Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans, Sunday, November 10

HOUSTON – Detroit Lions fans will have to wait at least another week to see newly acquired pass rusher Za’Darius Smith in a Lions jersey.

The 32-year-old Smith, who was scheduled to be on a bye this week before being traded from Cleveland to Detroit last Tuesday, was given a few days off earlier this week by Lions head coach Dan Campbell so he could check on his property in Florida is affected by the recent hurricanes that hit the state. He took part in training on Friday but will have the night off to ensure he is fresh and ready for endurance running in the final two months of the season.

“I think every case is kind of unique, right, and he’s unique because he’s a veteran player,” Campbell said Friday. “He’s done a lot of miles and he can still do it, but I think it’s also important for him to get a little breather.” “That’s one, two is what you just did.” . It’s a whirlwind. Suddenly, “I was healed, we were getting ready for the team photo, going to break, and now all of a sudden I’m driving here to Detroit and oh by the way, there was a hurricane that hit the south where my house is.”

“There are just these things, and I think that creates stress that can be alleviated. This is more important than us forcing the issue now, and I would rather he be physically and mentally healthy for the rest of this long stretch.” I would try to force the issue right away.