Za’Darius Smith won’t play vs. Texans

NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
In an impressive Week 10 win over the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions continued their playoff push with a team-first mentality. Despite a tough game from QB Jared Goff, who threw five interceptions,
Lions still mulling Za'Darius Smith availability vs. Texans; Taylor Decker (shoulder) out
Lions linebackers Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) and Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) also missed practice Friday and are out Sunday. Smith is officially questionable.
Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.
NFL rumors: Lions' Za'Darius Smith trade with Browns is imminent
“The Lions and Browns have discussed a potential trade for defensive end Za’Darius Smith. At this point, the expectation is that it’ll be more than talk. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the current expectation is that Smith will be traded to Detroit tonight or tomorrow.” – Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk
Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline after the Za'Darius Smith deal
The NFL trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with no fresh news involving the Detroit Lions. GM Brad Holmes and the Lions made their move hours earlier on Tuesday morning in acquiring EDGE Za'Da
Lions make first big move of NFL trade deadline day by acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Browns
The Lions are doing what they can to fill that Aidan Hutchinson-sized hole in their defense for their Super Bowl push.
NFL rumors: Lions linked to Za'Darius Smith head of 2024 NFL trade deadline
The NFL Trade Deadline is Tuesday, November 5. After playing collegiately at East Mississippi Community College as well as Kentucky, Smith declared for the NFL Draft and was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
The Houston Texans will be without leading receiver Nico Collins (32 catches, 567 yards) for the fifth straight game with a hamstring injury.
Lions' reason for sitting Za'Darius Smith is a great look for Detroit
The Detroit Lions decided to hold off edge rusher Za'Darius Smith's debut for another week after making him inactive for the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. Following the Lions' win, Smith explained why he didn't suit up.
Detroit Lions Week 10 inactives: Za’Darius Smith won’t play vs Texans
After acquiring Smith on Tuesday, the Lions elected to give Smith a couple of days off (he was prepared to go on his bye week in Cleveland), and saw him join the team on Friday fo
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Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
The Detroit Lions acquired some help on the edge at this year's NFL trade deadline by acquiring Za'Darius Smith from ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
The 2024 NFL trade deadline will pass at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 5, but the Detroit Lions didn't waste any time in ...
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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 ...
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Lions’ midseason grades: Defense
The Detroit Lions’ defense has a new look and feel in the 2024 season.
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Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith: What to know about defensive end acquisition
Smith played limited snaps in the Browns' loss to the L.A. Chargers and finished with one tackle for loss. The Lions ...
Za’Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit
When defensive end Za'Darius Smith was traded from the Browns to the Lions, one of his first priorities was to secure his preferred jersey number, 99.