Lions NFL Free Agency Updates 2025: Za'Darius Smith to Be Released

Defensive End Just Went From A Strength To A Weakness Before Free Agency

Mar 09, 2025

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Za'Darius Smith #99 of the Detroit Lions reacts during an NFL Football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions are making significant moves ahead of the 2025 NFL season, starting with the decision to release veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith. According to Spotrac, this move will save the Lions $5.75 million in cap space. Smith, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns at the trade deadline last November, had one year remaining on a two-ye…

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