In the days and weeks leading up to the NFL trade deadline, there was plenty of smoke regarding a potential deal that would send Smith to the Lions. His public unhappiness on social media was met with concern. But within a few hours, the post was taken ...

Za'Darius Smith practiced Friday with the Detroit Lions for the first time since his trade Tuesday from the Cleveland Browns, but Lions coach Dan Campbell said the team has not decided yet if Smith will make his Lions debut Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Anderson, a favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an ankle in the first quarter of the Texans’ 21-13 loss to the New York Jets last Thursday night. The former No. 3 overall pick had to be helped off the field by training staff and was in and out of the medical tent throughout the first half.

Lions scored just one touchdown on seven trips inside Tampa Bay's 20-yard line. There were other problems, but that was the main culprit for the lone blemish on Detroit's record. Since that performance,

A look at the Lions/Texans injury reports from Thursday, including Taylor Decker being added and two of Houston’s best players still being sidelined.