Detroit Lions agree to terms with Cleveland Browns to acquire DL Za’Darius Smith via trade

Allen Park, Michigan – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have agreed to negotiate terms with the Cleveland Browns to trade DL Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a draft pick -2026 sixth round pick to acquire. Further trading terms were not disclosed.

In his 10th NFL season, Smith has totaled 23 tackles (15 solo), 5.0 sacks and six tackles for a loss so far this year. He started all nine games for the Browns before moving to the Lions.

Smith was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (2019, 2020, 2022) after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. He played in 117 games (74 starts) in his career, logged 321 tackles (213 solo), 65.0 sacks, 82 tackles for loss, 10 forced fumbles, 15 pass defenses and two fumble recoveries.