Za'Darius Smith
LB - Detroit Lions
This Week Outlook
Availability
Lions coach Dan Campbell says Za'Darius Smith may be on a pitch count.
Fantasy Impact
Smith is still expected to play on all three downs and they plan on maximizing what he can bring them in his debut with Detroit.
Za'Darius Smith is not expected to make his debut with the Lions on Sunday against the Texans.
Fantasy Impact
Smith is not quite ready to make his debut for Detroit. He'll look to play next week against the Jaguars.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Za'Darius Smith will be at practice on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Smith was traded to the Lions earlier in the week. It is unclear as of now he will make his debut with Detroit on Sunday against the Texans.
Za’Darius Smith has been traded to the Detroit Lions along with a seventh round pick in the 2026 NFL draft in exchange for a 2025 fifth round pick and 2026 sixth round pick in the NFL draft.
Fantasy Impact
Smith provides an immediate boost to a Detroit defense in desperate need of pass rush help with the loss of star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg.
Za'Darius Smith was back at practice on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Smith was sidelined on Thursday after opening the week off the injury report. His return on Friday should put him on track to being able to play this weekend.
