In a move that could make Detroit the favorites in the NFC and show that Andrew Berry is waiving the white flag, the Lions have acquired pass rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns for late-round draft picks.
Smith, 32, has played for the Ravens, Packers, and Vikings and previously stated that he’d welcome a trade to Detroit since it would allow him to compete directly with two of his former teams.
Comp update, per source: Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 7th going to Detriot for a 2025 5th and a 2026 6th.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024
Smith has five sacks in eight games this season and gives Detroit the perfect replacement for Aidan Hutchinson, who’s out with a fractured fibula.
