Assuming the Detroit Lions actually bring back Za'Darius Smith, the team needs to bring in more depth along the edge and a long-term running mate for Aidan Hutchinson. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso has the Lions doing just that in his latest mock draft.

A $23 million veteran made it clear how he feels about potentially staying with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL season.

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith lobbies to return to Detroit in 2025, but he will need a new contract to make that happen

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith is hoping for an opportunity to return next season. After the Lions fell short of their 2024 season goals, the former Cleveland Browns defender took to social media to express his gratitude.

Smith has twice been to the NFC Championship game, and his hope is that a third trip would be the charm in his quest for a Super Bowl ring. Smith spoke to Lions OnSI Wednesday to preview the playoffs, discuss defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's impact and much more.

Former Green Bay Packers edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith has a custom-made ring for... losing a playoff game with the Detroit Lions?

A player the Lions signed to a one-year deal during the 2024 offseason was named their worst signing of that offseason.

Johnson and Glenn, who are now the head coaches in Chicago and New York, respectively, were not-so-secretly major reasons for the Lions' turnaround, and there's always a real challenge in replacing top coordinators and continuing to fire on all cylinders.

The Detroit Lions' 2024 season was a success, and it's time to evaluate with final position grades. Today, we're concluding with the defense.

Many of the Lions' top free agents on defense are coming off season-ending injuries, including Carlton Davis and Derrick Barnes.

Here are five burning questions for the Detroit Lions, led by Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, to tackle during the 2025 offseason.

The Detroit Lions are making some difficult decisions regarding which players to keep now that their offseason has started.