Instant reactions to the Lions acquiring Za’Darius Smith at the trade deadline.
Just hours before the NFL trade deadline, the Detroit Lions secured some much-needed help with the addition of pass rusher Za’Darius Smith.
The Lions receive the veteran and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Detroit was certainly in need of some help after losing Aidan Hutchinson to a gnarly season-ending injury.
Here are some instant reactions to the big news:
Incredible – Welcome to #Detroit @zadariussmith – #DefendTheDen – Let’s go @Lions https://t.co/nGz6FWJR4f
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) November 5, 2024
.@Foxworth24 reacts to the Detroit Lions trading for former Pro-Bowl DE Za’Darius Smith
“This does make them more significant of a Super Bowl contender.” pic.twitter.com/FxkPHrRfWN
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 5, 2024
I’ve gone against Za’Darius Smith for a few games. I really like his addition to the Lions defense
— Tyrell Crosby (@Tyrellcrosby) November 5, 2024
The Lions bolster their defense with Za’Darius Smith https://t.co/TjGPpIaaaT pic.twitter.com/YCeKdzk3S1
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 5, 2024
BREAKING: Za’Darius Smith ➡️ Detroit Lions
“A tenth-year player who had 5.5 sacks for Cleveland last year already has five this year. It was a move Detroit needed to make. You get a guy who has proven he can get pressure on the quarterback for a team looking to make a run.”… pic.twitter.com/tw1Jyw7g78
— GoJo and Golic (@GoJoandGolic) November 5, 2024
ESPN Loves The Lions’ Trade For Za’Darius Smith. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/9zcaokxH7z
— Downtown Deuce (@DowntownDeuce) November 5, 2024
BREAKING: Lions trade for Za’Darius Smith
The Lions were already the most complete team in football, and now they’re even better https://t.co/I8Q8Ps6Sot
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 5, 2024
The Lions adding Za’Darius Smith to this roster pic.twitter.com/IYKtNVdu4z
— BetMGM (@BetMGM) November 5, 2024
Za’Darius Smith leaving the Browns facility to head to Detroit #OnePride
— Coresese Slatesledge (@CoreySmutledge) November 5, 2024
The best Lions team of our lifetime just addressed their biggest need with the addition of Za’Darius Smith.
And plenty of time to make another move before the 4PM deadline.
I hear New Orleans in early February is pretty amazing.
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) November 5, 2024
Welcome, @zadariussmith
Let’s make a run, shall we?#OnePride pic.twitter.com/1rQjFbUNWH
— RachelMarieSports (@rachmariesports) November 5, 2024
Physical front rotation of Za’Darius Smith, Josh Paschal (when he’s back), Levi Onwuzurike, Alim McNeill and DJ Reader fits AG’s defense real, real nice.
Always made the most sense. Didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Cheap this year, options for next year. Nice job, Brad.
— Ben Raven (@BenjaminSRaven) November 5, 2024
Among all edge rushers with at least 150 pass rushes on the season, Za’Darius Smith (5 sacks, 28 total pressures) ranks 11th with a Win Rate of 18.1% (Aidan Hutchinson still qualifies with 198 reps, and continues to lead the category at an unattainable 38.4%). #Lions #Browns
— Josh Liskiewitz (@PFF_Josh) November 5, 2024
So we got Za’Darius Smith for nothing, basically.
Lions winning everywhere these days.
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) November 5, 2024
The lions were already stomping teams out now they wanna add Za’Darius Smith that’s criminal
— Symone (@Symone_Stanley) November 5, 2024
IN BRAD WE TRUST
NOW LET’S GO GET THIS SUPER BOWL @zadariussmith https://t.co/FHAj8yNp62
— Evan Fox (@evanfoxy) November 5, 2024
And onto the rest of your notes.
- This cracked me up following the game — it’s Reporter 101 to not let go of the mic and she held on for dear life.
Kerby Joseph had the first Pick-6 of his career today.. and no doubt in his mind who the best team in the NFC is…
Let’s just say, he was FIRED UP when he joined me – had to stay disciplined here with the mic, but man I wanted to hand it off! @nflnetwork @NFLGameDay #OnePride pic.twitter.com/YpGumkYQ0j
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) November 4, 2024
- I’ll never pass on an opportunity to share Dan Campbell praise when I come across it.
“When you look at Dan Campbell I think the reason why the guys follow him is because he’s genuine.” @CharlesWoodson loves the culture Dan Campbell has brought to the #Lions pic.twitter.com/uXcuhByAcC
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 4, 2024
- This dog will know more luxury than a lot of us. Just kidding, this is awesome.
Jahmyr Gibbs & his girlfriend found a new addition to their family #OnePride pic.twitter.com/kJq12mEyyG
— (@the_det_times) November 4, 2024
- In case you missed it, David Montgomery joined in the gestures.
David Montgomery blowing kisses goodbye pic.twitter.com/l6xF3727Ld
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 4, 2024
- Speaking of No. 5, he and a few friends stopped by the Pistons game last night to show their support.
Let’s keep the #VictoryMonday going! @Lions pic.twitter.com/xXkMig3XRO
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 5, 2024
More of the squad came through. @Lions https://t.co/UxmoqitPZj pic.twitter.com/mYW7K7JzSE
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 5, 2024
- Ope.
Both events happened on their birthdays pic.twitter.com/SV1JZBAuHY
— Tyler Sawa (@tyler_sawa) November 4, 2024
- Guess all those extra reps on the JUGS machine paid off.
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught all 7 of his targets for 56 yards and a TD in Week 9, extending his catch streak to 30.
The chances of St. Brown’s catch streak — based on the difficulty of each throw — is just 0.0001% (or ~1 in 780,000). #DETvsGB | #OnePride pic.twitter.com/ftzQ2A4hLC
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) November 4, 2024
- You know when you watch the Olympics and you wish there was a normal person out there competing so you know just how good the Olympians are by comparison?
Nailed it. @Lions @amonra_stbrown pic.twitter.com/ExXrl4veRv
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 4, 2024
- JA-RED GOFF. JA-RED GOFF.
Here is the list of Detroit @Lions quarterbacks to win 3 straight in Lambeau Field:@JaredGoff16
That’s it. That’s the list.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) November 4, 2024
