After spending the past few weeks exploring the options, general manager Brad Holmes finally found much-needed pass-rushing help for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, acquiring veteran Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns.
Right. I thought reports were that it was a 2026 fifth round pick, which is why I was asking for clarity. I probably could've explained that more clearly.
I will bet that this guy will do fine simply because he is now on a team with a real chance to be in a Super Bowl. Hopefully he finds the Lion's culture to his liking.
Glad to have this article and to have the trade! Justin, do you have an expectations for Brad Holmes to make any more trades? They did clear two spots.
Happy for a reinforcement. And to your point, not looking for him to make a gigantic splash, just help out. And make guys around him better.
Justin, is it a 5th rounder this year or next year?
Second paragraph: "...the Lions are sending a fifth-round pick in 2025"
Right. I thought reports were that it was a 2026 fifth round pick, which is why I was asking for clarity. I probably could've explained that more clearly.
Also, I assume he's not going to get any reps this week. Would you agree?
Maybe very limited pass rushing situations?
I would expect him to play this week. Maybe not a full workload, but he'll play. Can't be worse than what the Lions have been trotting out there.
I said it before and i know it is hated.
They coulda took Jordan Davis.
I will bet that this guy will do fine simply because he is now on a team with a real chance to be in a Super Bowl. Hopefully he finds the Lion's culture to his liking.
Awesome! Ow let’s get Arden Key!
Is there a chance the Lions still trade for another DE ?
Great quick, read Justin!
Great get by The Villain. Sets us up beautifully for another run next year as well when we can pair Hutch & Za’Darius opposite of each other. 💪
Whew! Down to the wire!
Glad to have this article and to have the trade! Justin, do you have an expectations for Brad Holmes to make any more trades? They did clear two spots.
Understood. Thank you.
They have to re-add Jameson Williams to the roster, so I wouldn't read into that in the way some are.
This is pretty much exactly what I expected. TG!