Cleveland Browns' Za'Darius Smith has been traded to the Detroit Lions in a move that surprised many in the NFL community. The Browns, currently struggling with a 2-7 record, agreed to send the experienced edge rusher and a seventh-round pick in 2026 to the Lions in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
The trade, which is pending Smith passing a physical, was finalized just before the 4 p.m. trade deadline. This move comes amidst rumors of the Browns looking to acquire draft assets as they potentially enter a rebuilding phase for the future.
