Sources: Lions land DE Smith in Browns trade

The Detroit Lions acquired veteran defensive end Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns before the NFL trade deadline, addressing their need for pass rush help after Aidan Hutchinson’s injury. Smith, with five sacks this season, joins the Lions who have won six straight games but struggled with pass rush since Hutchinson’s injury. The Browns, who also traded away Amari Cooper, released defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson in a series of moves as they aim to improve their performance this season.

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