Za'Darius Smith May Be On 'Pitch Count' in Lions Debut
Sunday is expected to mark the Detroit Lions debut of defensive end Za'Darius Smith. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that the veteran will be used situationally within the defense in a way that maximizes what he's able to give within the scheme.
Za’Darius Smith makes impact from Lions sideline despite inactive status
The Lions' newest addition joined Peacock's Sunday Night Football post-game broadcast to discuss the comeback victory in Houston.
Lions fans expecting big things from Za’Darius Smith’s debut
The results from our latest SB Nation Reacts Survey are in and Lions fans are expecting Za’Darius to come out the gate hot.
Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
Speaking to the SNF crew after the Lions' epic comeback over the Texans, Smith revealed head coach Dan Campbell was not only insistent that he take the week off because he hadn't had a bye yet, but gave him two days to go to Florida to check on his house that had been hit by a hurricane.
Za’Darius Smith ‘ready to roll’ for Lions debut vs. Jaguars, says Dan Campbell
On Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s newest defensive end, Za'Darius Smith, and shared when fans can expect to see him take the field.
Lions Za'Darius Smith decision could help them land future free agents
The Detroit Lions were once a last-stop team where careers came to die unceremoniously. That is no longer the case.
Burning Question: What Is Expectation for Debut of Za'Darius Smith?
After sitting out last week, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will join the fold in Detroit's return to Ford Field after two consecutive road games. With the veteran's team debut on the horizon, coach Dan Campbell explained what he's looking for in the 32-year-old.
Detroit Lions’ classy gesture catches eye of former player
Last week, the Detroit Lions traded for defensive end Za’Darius Smith, hoping to bolster their pass rush and run defense after suffering many injuries at the edge defender position. While fans were eager to see Smith play in a big “Sunday Night Football” contest with the Houston Texans,
Myles Garrett on life after Za’Darius Smith, his 3 sacks in 4 plays, and finally getting healthy
BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett didn’t want to see Za’Darius Smith get traded, but once he saw how happy Smith was in Detroit, he ...
Dan Campbell on Za'Darius Smith: 'He's going to help us big-time'
Nearly two weeks after being acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Browns, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will take the field ...
Lions coach excited for Za'Darius Smith's debut, praises Allen Robinson and team's makeup
Detroit Lions fans are excited to see newly acquired edge rusher Za'Darius Smith make his debut in Honolulu Blue this weekend ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The Lions acquired veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, according to multiple reports. Detroit ...
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the ...