Report: Lions to release Za’darius Smith

Veteran Edge Rusher Za’darius Smith’s time with Lions is reportedly up.

Jeremy Fowler from ESPN reports that Lions will release Smith. They will clear his entire $ 5,7275 million cap hit when the move is processed.

Lions traded a few drafts of Browns to acquire Smith before the trade deadline in November. He had four sacks in eight games with Detroit and had five in nine games with Cleveland.

Smith, who will be 33 years later in the year, has 69 career sacks.

Lions are planning to have Aidan Hutchinson back on the edge this season and they signed Marcus Davenport to Josh Paschal.