The Detroit Lions needed to take a swing at the trade deadline this past November after losing Aidan Hutchinson, and they did that when they traded with the Cleveland Browns for Za'Darius Smith. Smith made an impact in Detroit immediately.

A $23 million veteran made it clear how he feels about potentially staying with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL season.

Smith logged 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith lobbies to return to Detroit in 2025, but he will need a new contract to make that happen

Detroit Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is under contract with the team in 2025 after being acquired via trade with the Cleveland Browns in 2024. The Lions have an out to cut Smith, but it remains to be seen if they'll take it.

The Detroit Lions were projected to land an edge rusher who had 17 sacks in 2024 in the latest mock draft. At the outset of their 2025 offseason, one of the Detroit Lions' most obvious needs is an edge rusher.

Former Green Bay Packers edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith has a custom-made ring for... losing a playoff game with the Detroit Lions?

Here are five burning questions for the Detroit Lions, led by Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, to tackle during the 2025 offseason.

The Detroit Lions are making some difficult decisions regarding which players to keep now that their offseason has started.

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of their 2024 season goals, the former Cleveland Browns defender took to social media to express his gratitude.

We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators Morton and Sheppard?

Many of the Lions' top free agents on defense are coming off season-ending injuries, including Carlton Davis and Derrick Barnes.