Lions Acquire Za'Darius Smith from Browns

The Detroit Lions are set to bolster their defense by acquiring pass rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for draft picks. Smith, who has five sacks this season and a total of 65 in his career, is expected to fill the gap left by Aidan Hutchinson, who is out for the season due to a leg injury. The Lions currently have the best record in the NFC and are aiming for a deep playoff run after reaching the NFC title game last year. The trade is anticipated to be finalized soon, with Smith expressing a desire to play for Detroit, especially against his former teams. With the trade deadline approaching, the timing is critical as the Lions face the Green Bay Packers in a pivotal matchup for NFC North supremacy.