Getting Za’Darius Smith on track wasn’t easy for Lions

Getting Za’Darius Smith on track wasn’t easy for the Lions, but it worked
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams explained what it took to get the three-time Pro Bowler up to speed.
Dan Campbell Assesses Za'Darius Smith's Lions Debut
Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) waves at fans as he exits the field after 52-6 win over Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Dan Campbell: Za'Darius Smith 'fits right in with us' after first Lions outing
The Detroit Lions added pass rusher Za'Darius Smith at the trade deadline. In his first game in the Motor City, Smith led the Lions with four QB pressures.
Dan Campbell: Za’Darius Smith did some good things in his debut
The Lions traded for Za'Darius Smith earlier this month in order to bolster a defensive line that's missing Aidan Hutchinson and they got their first look at him in action in Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Notebook: Lions Increasing Workload of Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions allotted 37 snaps for newcomer Za'Darius Smith in his first game with the team against Jacksonville. Heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, more work could be in store for the veteran pass rusher.
Will Za'Darius Smith play vs. Texans after being traded to Lions?
Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is not expected to play on Sunday Night Football against the Texans after being acquired on Tuesday.
New Lions DE Za'Darius Smith taps into Motor City history, dons iconic Pistons jersey ahead of Detroit debut
In anticipation of making his on-field debut with the Detroit Lions, pass rusher Za'Darius Smith is tapping into the Motor City's sports history. As Smith arrived at Ford Field leading up to the Lions' matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday,
Williams on Za'Darius Smith's debut
Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Terrell Williams speaks to the media about how Za'Darius Smith played in his first game as a Detroit Lion.
Za'Darius Smith's superpower stunned Detroit Lions DC Aaron Glenn: ‘Whoa'
Detroit Lions DC Aaron Glenn said Za'Darius Smith will play an expanded role vs. Indianapolis Colts in his second game as a Lion on Sunday.
Lions News: Dan Campbell makes something clear regarding Za'Darius Smith's debut
Za'Darius Smith arrival has added a boost of quality to the talented Detroit Lions roster. After the DE's debut, Dan Campbell made his feelings on the matter clear. The Detroit Lions have gone from being a promise to becoming a reality this season in the NFL.
The Lions reportedly do not view new edge rusher Za'Darius Smith the way he was expected to be viewed
The Detroit Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg back in Week 6 and it became very apparent immediately that they needed someone to replace him for the rest of the season and that someone had to come at the trade deadline.
Aaron Glenn excited to get Za’Darius Smith more work this week
Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith played 37 of the team's 48 defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but ...
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Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
HOUSTON — Za'Darius Smith will get his bye week after all. Smith, the Detroit Lions' newly-acquired defensive end, is ...
Lions new DE Za'Darius Smith honors Detroit sports history with Rasheed Wallace jersey
New Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith showed off his knowledge of Detroit sports history with a Rasheed Wallace Pistons ...
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Jonnu Smith on Calais Campbell's impact in Miami: 'He's like the LeBron James of the NFL right now'
Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith believes teammate Calais Campbell, 38, is like "the LeBron James of the NFL right now" ...