Za’Darius Smith won’t play vs. Texans

Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell 'hopeful' Sam LaPorta can play; Za'Darius Smith debut up next
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a left shoulder injury in Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans.
Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Newly acquired pass rusher Za'Darius Smith practiced for the first time with the Detroit Lions on Friday, and the veteran hopes to make an impact on what he called a "dominant" football team.
Za'Darius Smith: I Hate That Dan Campbell Gave Week Off
Za'Darius Smith was not active in his first game as a member of the Detroit Lions organization, a Sunday night showdown against Houston. However, he could be seen and heard on the team's sideline.
Za’Darius Smith ‘ready to roll’ for Lions debut vs. Jaguars, says Dan Campbell
On Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s newest defensive end, Za'Darius Smith, and shared when fans can expect to see him take the field.
Lions coach Dan Campbell on Za'Darius Smith 'chomping at the bit to play'
Nolan Bianchi asks Dan Campbell about Za'Darius Smith coaching on the sidelines.
Za’Darius Smith not expected to play Sunday vs. Texans
Lions fans will have to wait a week to see the debut of new edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith, who was acquired by the Lions on Tuesday just before the trade deadline,
Za’Darius Smith makes impact from Lions sideline despite inactive status
The Lions' newest addition joined Peacock's Sunday Night Football post-game broadcast to discuss the comeback victory in Houston.
Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
The Houston Texans will be without leading receiver Nico Collins (32 catches, 567 yards) for the fifth straight game with a hamstring injury.
NFL News: Lions Prioritize Player Well-Being by Sitting Za'Darius Smith in Week 10
In an impressive Week 10 win over the Houston Texans, the Detroit Lions continued their playoff push with a team-first mentality. Despite a tough game from QB Jared Goff, who threw five interceptions,
Za'Darius Smith has message for Lions teammates before Week 10 kickoff
Detroit Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith won't be making his debut with his new team in Week 10 against the Houston Texans. But he did have a message for his new teammates ahead of kickoff, which he shared on social media.
Za'Darius Smith Inactive Against Texans
The Detroit Lions will have to wait a week for the debut of trade deadline acquisition Za'Darius Smith. On Sunday, the Lions officially ruled Smith inactive for their primetime game against the Houston Texans in Week 10.
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Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Holmes addressed a massive need and acquired Cleveland defensive end Za’Darius Smith at a very low cost. He sent the ...
Za'Darius Smith explains his cryptic tweet on NFL trade deadline day
Whether the cryptic tweet helped grease the skids for the trade, we may never know. But the deal was done less than 90 ...
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the ...
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Film review: Za'Darius Smith won't replace Aidan Hutchinson, but will help Lions pass rush
There's no replacing Aidan Hutchinson, and the Detroit Lions aren't trying to do that with Tuesday's trade for Za'Darius Smith. Hutchinson is a unique edge rusher, one of the game's five elite ...
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Reports: Za'Darius Smith is not expected to play Sunday night, Texans expect Tank Dell to play
The Lions traded for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith this week, but it looks like his Detroit debut will have to wait. Ian ...