The Detroit Lions, coming off a 24-14 highway win in opposition to the Green Bay Packers, took a giant step ahead on the commerce deadline. On Tuesday morning, Detroit reportedly acquired veteran defensive finish Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round choose from the Cleveland Browns in change for a 2025 fifth-round choose and a 2026 sixth-round choose.
It’s been no secret that the Lions, who sit atop the NFC at 7-1, have appeared to strengthen their go rush as they goal to make a run on the Super Bowl. Last week, coach Dan Campbell even hinted that Detroit could also be shut to creating a deal.
Not solely have the Lions misplaced star Aidan Hutchinson for the season, however Marcus Davenport, John Cominsky and Derrick Barnes are additionally on injured reserve. Hutchinson, who hasn’t performed since Week 6, nonetheless leads the staff in sacks with 7.5.
The 32-year-old Smith might change that. This season, he has began each sport for the Browns, who fell to 2-7 on Sunday, and has recorded 5 sacks and 6 tackles for loss.
In his 10 seasons within the NFL, Smith has totaled three double-digit sacks, most lately in 2022 with the Minnesota Vikings. This will likely be his third cease within the NFC North, after spending three seasons with the Packers and one with the Vikings.
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