The Detroit Lions released Za'Darius Smith earlier this offseason, but the 32-year-old hopes a return could still happen. 

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the best team fits for 10 notable remaining free agents. Could Ben Johnson still add a running back to Chicago's backfield? Might Justin Simmons reunite with Vic Fangio in Philly? 

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The Detroit Lions added pass rusher Za'Darius Smith at the trade deadline. In his first game in the Motor City, Smith led the Lions with four QB pressures. 

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49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is slated to play Sunday versus the Buccaneers after being listed as questionable with rib and oblique injuries, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.

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How much can Za'Darius Smith help the Lions? Will the Cowboys regret rolling the dice on a receiver? Kevin Patra grades the teams involved in all 18 swaps made this season before the 2024 NFL trade deadline.

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Judy Battista identifies winners and losers at the 2024 NFL trade deadline, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who are aggressively building a dynasty by adding low-rise, high-reward players. Which teams and players benefitted from the moves? Who didn't?

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The Cleveland Browns are trading pass rusher Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick.

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport breaks down which big names -- including Mike Williams and Za'Darius Smith -- could be traded ahead of Tuesday's Nov. 5 trade deadline.

The Lions could use more pass rush help after losing Aidan Hutchinson to injury -- and Kevin Patra has a suggestion. With the 2024 NFL trade deadline fast approaching, check out player-team fits that would make sense.

A couple weeks shy of the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero analyze some of the key names that have been involved in trade discussions around the league.

The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone! Track every deal made from the start of the 2024 regular season (Sept. 5) through Nov. 5's 4 p.m. ET cutoff.

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NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top pass rushers of the 2023 NFL season using the new NGS Stats Pressure Probability Model. Who earns the No. 1 spot? And which teams land multiple players?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2023 NFL season. Which players joined Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa from Nos. 90-81?

Is there any combo of defensive tackles more imposing than the Commanders' pair of Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen? Bucky Brooks ranks the top combos at 11 key position groups ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

Can Deshaun Watson and Kevin Stefanski reach the playoffs after two straight losing campaigns by Cleveland? Adam Rank examines the state of the Browns heading into the 2023 NFL season.

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says he wants his defensive line fresh to keep throwing "100 mph" fastballs in 2023.

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's 17-yard sack vs. Darnold showcases exactly why the Lions traded for him.

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jorden Love.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport detail why Detroit Lions traded for LB Za'Darius Smith.

"GMFB" reacts to the Cleveland Browns trading linebacker Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Detroit Lions acquire Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns for a 2025 fifth and six round picks.

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero details names who may be traded by Tuesday's November 5th trade deadline.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith locks down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a big-time sack.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith swings down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for a third-down sack.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith engulfs Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for a sack on D.C.'s first drive.

Cleveland Browns re-signing linebacker Za'Darius Smith to two-year, $23.5M deal.

Watch all of Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith's top plays from the 2023 NFL season.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Za'Darius Smith does an army-crawl celebration after a 13-yard sack on Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Za'Darius Smith and cornerback Greg Newsome combine forces to sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Za'Darius Smith seals Browns victory with strip sack on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew resulting in safety Grant Delpit's fumble recovery.

NFL Network's Rhett Lewis reveals a stat about the Cleveland Browns defense that set the unit apart from every other NFL defense (save for two) since the 1970 season.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith wrecks havoc to force a holding penalty and safety in the end zone against the Washington Commanders.

Former NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson discusses Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on linebacker Za'Darius Smith, He "brings some juice to what we're doing."

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Minnesota Vikings are trading outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns in a deal that sees the three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher joining the team on a reworked deal that guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 with his free agency window opening up in March of 2024.

Linebacker Za'Darius Smith's Minnesota Vikings future is now in the spotlight after wide receiver Adam Thielen's release.

Revealing the linebackers on AFC, NFC Pro Bowl Games rosters for 2023.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith forces a fumble from Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson that is recovered by the Vikings.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down how the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Jets in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips and linebacker Za'Darius Smith combine to blow up a gadget play drawn up by the New England Patriots.