ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly releasing DE Za'Darius Smith, who the team acquired to bolster the pass rush at the 2024 ...

Another notable NFL player is hitting the open market. The Detroit Lions are releasing three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher ...

The Detroit Lions plan to release defensive end Za’Darius Smith, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler. Smith was due a $7 ...

The Detroit Lions now have an even bigger need along the edge after the team parted ways with Za'Darius Smith over the weekend. To fix their issue, one NFL analyst has the team signing a $19 million ...

The Detroit Lions plan to release veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. The ...

Smith was originally acquired by the Lions in a trade deadline deal last season, and is in the final year of a contract that he signed with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2023 campaign. The news ...

Who will the Lions pair up with Aidan Hutchinson this offseason? After releasing Za'Darius Smith they continue their search ...

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The Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.

Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith was released by the Detroit Lions, while running back Aaron Jones re-signed with the Minnesota ...

The Las Vegas Raiders made a move to keep their defense strong for the foreseeable future by extending star Maxx Crosby to a ...