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Za'Darius Smith Draws Interest From Contenders as Lions Cool Talk of Reunion

Detroit's GM reports no recent discussions with the veteran, citing comfort with the team's current edge depth.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Detail of Wilson footballs with the NFL logo before the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
CANTON, OHIO - JULY 31: Executive vice president & general manager Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports multiple contending teams have checked in on Smith, calling him a name to watch as rosters settle.
  • Smith remains unsigned since his March release by Detroit and has been training while waiting for the right situation, per reporting.
  • Lions GM Brad Holmes says the club has one open roster spot that is not earmarked for any specific player and notes there have been no recent talks with Smith.
  • Detroit lists Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Al-Quadin Muhammad, and recent waiver claim Tyrus Wheat as active edge options for Week 1.
  • The three-time Pro Bowler logged nine sacks and 17 quarterback hits in 2024 across Cleveland and Detroit, sustaining his value entering his 11th NFL season.