ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports.

When Aidan Hutchinson was lost for the season with a leg injury, it was evident that the Detroit Lions needed to add another ...

The Detroit Lions are reportedly releasing DE Za'Darius Smith, who the team acquired to bolster the pass rush at the 2024 ...

The Detroit Lions plan to release defensive end Za’Darius Smith, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler. Smith was due a $7 ...

The Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.

The Detroit Lions plan to release veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. The ...

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The Detroit Lions had one of their best season ever in 2024. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC ...

Another notable NFL player is hitting the open market. The Detroit Lions are releasing three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher ...

Smith was originally acquired by the Lions in a trade deadline deal last season, and is in the final year of a contract that he signed with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2023 campaign. The news ...

Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith was released by the Detroit Lions, while running back Aaron Jones re-signed with the Minnesota ...

Smith joined the Lions as a midseason trade in an effort to boost Detroit's pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson to a season-ending injury in October. The Lions sent the Cleveland Browns a 2025 ...