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Detroit Lions 'couldn't afford' to keep Za'Darius Smith, open to a return

The Detroit Lions' decision to cut Za'Darius Smith this offseason came down to one thing – money. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the Lions simply could not afford to keep Smith and the $11 million he was due to paid in 2025 in base salary and bonuses.

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Brad Holmes: Lions 'couldn't afford' to keep Za'Darius Smith due to upcoming contracts

The Lions traded a 5th-round pick in 2025 and 6th-round pick in 2026 to acquire Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick in November following the season-ending injury to Aidan Hutchinson. Smith had big shoes to fill but ultimately came up short as the rest of the defense's injuries were too much to overcome in the postseason.

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Lions Could Not Afford Za'Darius Smith, Still in Contact With Agent

The Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes have not closed the door completely on a potential reunion with defensive end Za'Darius Smith. After acquiring Smith at the trade deadline last season with two years remaining on his contract,

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Lions Could Have Plan to Bring Back Pro Bowl Defensive End

The Detroit Lions could have a plan to bring back Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith in free agency, an insider suggests.

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Lions Remain in Touch With Za'Darius Smith's agent

General manager Brad Holmes revealed that the Detroit Lions remain in contact with the agent of a former All-Pro edge rusher ...

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Will Lions reunite with Za'Darius Smith? Here's what Detroit's GM said

The Detroit Lions have a massive hole along the edge opposite Aidan Hutchinson after the team decided to release Za'Darius Smith earlier this offseason. The Lions already needed more help ...

Brad Holmes on Lions’ 2025 offseason moves, free agency, Za’Darius Smith and more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Brad Holmes took a seat in a white chair near the courtyard of The Breakers Palm Beach early Monday ...

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Lions Still in Touch With Former All-Pro's Agent

General manager Brad Holmes revealed that the Detroit Lions remain in contact with the agent of a former All-Pro edge rusher ...

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Detroit Lions still keeping in touch with Za’Darius Smith’s agent

The Detroit Lions released Za’Darius Smith due to his cost, but Brad Holmes appears open to a reunion at a lower price.

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Lions GM Reveals Why He Let Za'Darius Smith Walk (And It's a Terrible Reason)

The Detroit Lions have seen a ton of coaches and players leave town this offseason. Some players left town on their own and ...

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