For the last few weeks, with the trade deadline drawing nearer and nearer, Lions general manager Brad Holmes had been working the phones in search of help for the roster he constructed, and a pass-rusher to account for the loss of Aidan Hutchinson.

The Detroit Lions added a pass rusher before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, acquiring veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The first-place Lions,

The Detroit Lions have acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, filling the void left after the season-ending injury to pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson.  In exchange for Smith,