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

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

The Detroit Lions have decided to release veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith after one season with the team. Here's a look at what was behind the team's decision to part with a player it needed.

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Rapper Kash Doll was recently spotted in Ghana with NFL star Za’Darius Smith, sparking rumors about a potential new romance.

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

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 ...

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Green Bay Packers fans won't be surprised by the Detroit Lions becoming the third NFC North team to move on from Za'Darius Smith.

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

The two, who’ve been sparking dating rumors for quite some time, were recently spotted in Ghana. According to Smith’s ...

Nolan and Rich give a full preview of the Lions' approach to free agency and discuss the latest news surrounding the team, including Za'Darius Smith's release, Marcus Davenport's re-signing ...