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Pride of Detroit (Brandon Knapp) —
Brad Penner-Imagn Images Take a look at the Lions’ Week 10 opponent: The Houston Texans. A good team with a few wrinkles in their game that makes them a year away from being a Super Bowl threat. With the Detroit Lions coming into this week 7-1, they are back under the lights of primetime. Coming off a big NFC North win against the Green Bay Packers , the Lions head on down to...
Pride of Detroit (Hamza Baccouche) —
Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Which Detroit Lions player will benefit most from the Za’Darius Smith trade? The Detroit Lions waited until the 11th hour, but after weeks of dialogue with the Cleveland Browns they pulled the trigger on a trade for EDGE Za’Darius Smith. It’s a huge get for the Lions defense, providing some much-needed help in pass rush following...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After another convincing win, the Detroit Lions are now the No. 1 team in the majority of our NFL power rankings roundup. With the Kansas City Chiefs ’ narrow overtime victory on “Monday Night Football” they remain the league’s only undefeated team. The Detroit Lions are the only team in football with just a singular loss on their record. The...
Pride of Detroit (Kellie Rowe) —
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Instant reactions to the Lions acquiring Za’Darius Smith at the trade deadline. Just hours before the NFL trade deadline, the Detroit Lions secured some much-needed help with the addition of pass rusher Za’Darius Smith . The Lions receive the veteran and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Grading the Detroit Lions’ trade for Browns EDGE Za’Darius Smith. It took a while to hammer out the details, but the Detroit Lions finally got a deal done before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith is heading to Detroit after agreeing to a trade . Let’s break down the trade and offer an overall grade for the...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Eric Hartline-Imagn Images We chatted with Jared Mueller of Browns blog Dawgs By Nature to get his perspective on the Detroit Lions’ trade for Za’Darius Smith. The Detroit Lions finally added to their defensive end room by trading for Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns . Smith was clearly Detroit’s top and most realistic target based on the rumors from the last week. ...
Pride of Detroit (Erik Schlitt) —
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Here’s an updated list of Detroit Lions’ 2025, 2026 draft picks following the trade for Za’Darius Smith. The Detroit Lions have traded with the Cleveland Browns and acquired Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 draft pick in exchange for two draft picks, one in 2025 and another in 2026. The Browns reportedly were pushing for a fourth-round draft pick but...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly trading for Browns DE Za’Darius Smith. After a couple weeks of rumors, hints, winks, and nudges, it’s finally happening . Per several reports, the Detroit Lions are trading for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith. The trade terms are as follows : Lions get: DE Za’Darius Smith 7th round pick in...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images We’re tracking all credible Detroit Lions trade deadline news and rumors right here. The 2024 NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and there has never been more anticipation for Detroit Lions fans than this year’s deadline. The Lions are not only in the midst of a Super Bowl run at 7-1 through eight games, but they’re obviously buyers at the...
Pride of Detroit (Brandon Knapp) —
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Five winners showed up for the Lions 24-14 win against the Packers, while some things need to get worked on during the week. After another dominating win this season in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans , the Detroit Lions headed on the road to play the Green Bay Packers . In their first matchup of the year, it was a battle for first place of the NFC...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Per ProFootballTalk, the Detroit Lions are expected to complete a trade for Browns DE Za’Darius Smith. According to ProFootballTalk, the Detroit Lions are expected to complete a trade for Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith. Here’s how NFL reporter Mike Florio worded his report, verbatim: Yes, the Lions and Browns have...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Come hang out with us during the 1 p.m. ET games while we wait for Lions vs. Packers. The NFC North in its entirety is off for the early slate of Week 9. Of course, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers face off at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Chicago Bears take on the Arizona Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET. While the Minnesota Vikings close out Sunday...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Here’s the latest trade rumors surrounding the Detroit Lions and Browns DE Za’Darius Smith. We’re now just two days away from the NFL trade deadline, and the Detroit Lions remain actively looking for defensive end help, according to several reports. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote on Saturday that “it’s no secret” the Lions have been...
Pride of Detroit (Jeremy Reisman) —
Thomas Shea-Imagn Images ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter believes the Detroit Lions will eventually trade for a pass rusher. We’re inching closer and closer to the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, November 5, and the Detroit Lions have still remained moveless. However, ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter believes that will eventually change. During Thursday’s “Get Up” episode,...
Pride of Detroit (Erik Schlitt) —
Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breaking down the offensive and defensive schemes of the Green Bay Packers, who the Detroit Lions will square off against in Week 9. The Detroit Lions (6-1) will take on the Green Bay Packers (6-2) in Week 9 of the 2024 regular season. The Packers retained their head coach and offensive coordinator but made a change at defensive...