The Detroit Lions fanbase was eagerly anticipating what moves general manager Brad Holmes would make at the trade deadline. Sitting with a record of 7-1, the team had a clear need along the defensive line. Detroit's sack totals have taken a dip since Aidan Hutchinson suffered a severe leg injury against the Dallas Cowboys.

A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aida