Breaking: The Lions acquire the Browns’ star pass-runner….
Za’Darius Smith, the outstanding pass-rusher for the Cleveland Browns, has officially been traded to the Detroit Lions.
Officially, the Cleveland Browns made their first deal on the day of the deadline. They reached an agreement early this morning to send veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions. Smith will be of great assistance to the Lions as he has been a reliable pass-rushing threat throughout the season. Naturally, a broken leg forced Detroit to lose standout pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson for the season.
On the day of the deadline, the Cleveland Browns formally made their first trade. Early this morning, they decided to trade veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions. Smith has been a consistent pass-rushing menace this season and will be a huge help to the Lions. Naturally, Detroit’s star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson was sidelined for the season due to a broken leg.
The Browns have sold Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to a report by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Smith has participated in nine games so far this season and recorded 23 total tackles in addition to five sacks. Those figures demonstrate his potential for effect. This may also portend a more successful day for Cleveland in the trade market. They have plenty of time to talk about deals elsewhere if they can pull off an early-morning move. Making certain deals appeared to be the Browns’ best option after a 2–7 start to the season. They need to increase draft money wherever possible because they are not even close to being a contender. They’re obviously open for business, but it’s unlikely that they’ll be a full seller.
Smith has now joined another team in the NFC North. He has played for the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. He will now play for Detroit, the division’s top team right now. Smith now has the opportunity to contend for a Super Bowl at the age of thirty-two. Although the Browns will miss his output, this was the appropriate move. As the trade deadline draws near at 4:00 p.m. EST, expect to hear more
- Cleveland-related rumors in the hours ahead.
