Smith logged 35 tackles (22 solo), including 9.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

The Detroit Lions were projected to land an edge rusher who had 17 sacks in 2024 in the latest mock draft. At the outset of their 2025 offseason, one of the Detroit Lions' most obvious needs is an edge rusher.

The Detroit Lions needed to take a swing at the trade deadline this past November after losing Aidan Hutchinson, and they did that when they traded with the Cleveland Browns for Za'Darius Smith. Smith made an impact in Detroit immediately.

A $23 million veteran made it clear how he feels about potentially staying with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL season.

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith lobbies to return to Detroit in 2025, but he will need a new contract to make that happen

The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of their 2024 season goals, the former Cleveland Browns defender took to social media to express his gratitude.

Former Green Bay Packers edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith has a custom-made ring for... losing a playoff game with the Detroit Lions?

The Detroit Lions are making some difficult decisions regarding which players to keep now that their offseason has started.

Assuming the Detroit Lions actually bring back Za'Darius Smith, the team needs to bring in more depth along the edge and a long-term running mate for Aidan Hutchinson. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso has the Lions doing just that in his latest mock draft.

The Detroit Lions' 2024 season was a success, and it's time to evaluate with final position grades. Today, we're concluding with the defense.

Here are five burning questions for the Detroit Lions, led by Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, to tackle during the 2025 offseason.