"Most teams aren’t going to give them up, they don’t care what you say, which is smart." The Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith in a deadline-day trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns and swapping 2026 draft choices in the deal.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade to cover himself and get some edge-rushing help, even if he didn't land an elite player.