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 pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Detroit was certainly in need of some help after losing Aidan Hutchinson to a gnarly season-ending injury.
Here are some instant reactions to the big news:
Incredible - Welcome to #Detroit @zadariussmith - #DefendTheDen - Let's go @Lions https://t.