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The Lions will release defensive end Za’Darius Smith to cut future salary cap costs, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.
Unfortunately for Smith, the decision comes six weeks after he posted a photo on social media of a Super Bowl-type ring he had made in anticipation of next season. However, the Lions could bring Smith back on a reworked contract which would salvage the ring.
Smith was acquired by Detroit from the Browns before the trade deadline, bringing in pass-rushing help after Aidan Hutchinson’s season ended with a broken leg. He had four sacks, 12 combined tackles and three tackles for loss with the Lions. For the season, Smith notched nine sacks and 63 total pressures.
By releasing Smith, the Lions will save $5.7 million on their cap for 2025 and $5.2 million for 2026.
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