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
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 that's not enough for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
How Za'Darius Smith performed in his Detroit Lions debut vs. Jaguars
New Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith played more than 75% of snaps in his debut and recorded a half-sack in blowout win over 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
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.
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.
Za'Darius Smith: Dan Campbell Treats Mistakes Like 'End of the World'
New Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith did not take too long to realize why the team was currently on a seven-game winning streak and are among the favorites to win the Super Bowl this year.
Browns' Myles Garrett reveals Za'Darius Smith's reaction to Lions trade
After the Cleveland Browns sent Za'Darius Smith to the Lion, Myles Garrett had some words about his former teammate and those replacing him.
'Piece of the puzzle': Dan Campbell assesses Za'Darius Smith in his first game with Lions
Lions pass rusher Za'Darius Smith chipped in half a sack against the Jaguars. Here's what Dan Campbell thought of his performance.
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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.
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