Lions GM reveals the reason ex-defender hasn’t rejoined the team yet

Lions GM reveals the reason ex-defender hasn’t rejoined the team yet

During an appearance on 97.1 The Ticket, Lions general manager Brad Holmes shed light on where the team stands with Za'Darius Smith.

Where Do Things Now Stand Between Lions and Za'Darius Smith?

Detroit Lions Brad Holmes updates possible Za'Darius Smith reunion.

Lions Still In Contact With Za'Darius Smith

Za’Darius Smith remains unsigned, but the veteran pass rusher has already made it clear that he hopes to continue his stay in Detroit. That sentiment appears to be mutual, although it doesn’t sound like any deal is imminent. [RELATED: Za’Darius Smith Wants To Return To Lions] While speaking with reporters, Lions general manager Brad Holmes stated that he’s maintained contact with the player’s camp and is hoping to extend the partnership. “Za’Dar…

Lions ‘keeping in touch’ with Za’Darius Smith as training camp continues

While the summer months often represent an opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge, it’s anything but that for a team with Super Bowl aspirations like the Detroit Lions; the team is always looking for ways to improve their roster, no matter where they find themselves in the NFL calendar. And that much is true for the “will they or won’t they?” saga between the Lions and veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. On Wednesday, GM Brad Holmes was asked…

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes Gives Big Update on Za’Darius Smith

With August in full swing and the 2025 NFL season creeping closer, one lingering question remains for Detroit Lions fans: Will Za’Darius Smith return to Detroit? It’s a storyline that hasn’t gone away since free agency began, and based on the latest update from Lions general manager Brad Holmes, the door is still very much open. A Productive Stint in Motown Let’s rewind for a second. The Lions traded for Smith at the 2024 deadline, acquiring the…

Lions Keeping In Touch With DE Za'Darius Smith

Lions GM Brad Holmes said in a radio interview on Wednesday morning that he’s been keeping in touch with DE Za’Darius Smith and the veteran remains a candidate to return to Detroit.  “There’s obviously still interest there,” Holmes said via Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “We said we were going to keep in contact with his agent,” Holmes added. “But everything’s not just one-sided, you know. Za’Darius has expectations. The team has expect…