One of the most popular potential trade targets for the Detroit Lions is Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith. The connections are easy to make. At 6-foot-4, 275 pounds, he fits the physical profile of an Aidan Hutchinson replacement, and Smith is still playing at a high level (5.0 sacks, 70.0 PFF pass rush grade). Smith has also openly said that he thinks the Lions would be a good fit.
The big question is how much he would potentially cost in a trade, and ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler offered his thoughts this week, based on his inside sources.