Overview

• GM Brad Holmes said negotiations with Smith’s agent continue but emphasized that both sides must align on expectations before finalizing a deal.
• Smith, 32, remains a free agent into August after posting four sacks and 10 quarterback hits in eight games with Detroit last season.
• Detroit lost Levi Onwuzurike to an ACL tear and placed Josh Paschal on the non-football injury list, stretching its pass-rush rotation.
• Holmes praised Marcus Davenport’s strong training camp performance and called him an ideal complement to Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson.
• Smith has publicly expressed his desire to return to Detroit and has shown no indication he plans to retire, keeping the possibility of a reunion alive.