Lions add edge rusher Za'Darius Smith in trade with Browns
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) The Detroit Lions acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. The Lions confirmed the move about two hours before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. In addition to Smith, Detroit receives a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In exchange, the Browns get a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft and a sixth-round pick in 2026