The Detroit Lions entered the offseason with a big need along the edge after the unit was plagued by injuries and lacked depth in 2024. However, instead of adding to the position ahead of free ...

The Detroit Lions are cutting standout defensive end Za’Darius Smith ahead of 2025 NFL free agency. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are releasing Za’Darius Smith from the final season of ...

The Detroit Lions finally made their first few moves of the offseason this weekend, agreeing to terms with linebacker Derrick Barnes on a three-year extension and reportedly laying the groundwork ...

Za'Darius Smith's time as a Detroit Lion is reportedly over. ESPN and NFL Network reported on Sunday the Lions are releasing the veteran defensive end one day before the NFL's legal tampering ...

The Detroit Lions are parting ways with one of their top edge rushers, making plans to release Za'Darius Smith, a source confirmed to The Detroit News. Smith, 32, joined the Lions in a move with ...

After trading for a star piece on the defensive line last season, the Detroit Lions are set to cut that same player - as he's a luxury the team can no longer afford. In a surprising move ...

The Detroit Lions have a lot of work to do in 2025 NFL free agency, and we’re keeping track of every single one of their moves, including when a player signs elsewhere. If the Lions sign a ...

In 2023, Detroit Lions finished 12-5 and won their first division title since 1991. That also happened to be the last year they reached the NFC title game, which they managed with home playoff ...

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are keeping two more linebackers in the fold, with special teams standouts Anthony Pittman and Ezekiel Turner joining Derrick Barnes in getting new deals.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a lot of work ahead of him this offseason, and will undoubtedly focus most of his attention on the weakest side of the ball: the defense. The Lions ...

March 7 (UPI) --Linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, he confirmed Friday on social media. Barnes' agency, Sportstars ...