The Browns have traded away Amari Cooper, a sign the 1-5 team could continue to sell leading up to the trade deadline. If that proves true, edge rusher Za’Darius Smith could soon be on the move.

After trading one veteran 30 years or older in wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills, the Browns may not be done. Their starting defensive end has been linked to the Lions by one former NFL general manager.

The Detroit Lions are looking like one of the NFL’s hottest teams heading into Week 7. Detroit is 4-1 heading into a hugely important game against the 5-0 Vikings on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Lions will have to battle the rest of the season without star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Lions have been making trade calls about potential deals for defensive ends ahead of this year’s trade deadline

Former Vikings edge rusher Za'Darius Smith wants his Browns to trade him to the Lions so he can exact some revenge on his former team. The post Ex-Vikings Star Wants Trade to Lions in Spite of Minnesota appeared first on Heavy.

One such player is Cleveland Browns defender Za'Darius Smith. With the Browns mired in a 1-5 start to the season, they could be looking to make moves to replenish Draft capital. As the Lions need an upgrade at the position and the Browns could be seeking to rebuild,

Za’Darius Smith signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Cleveland Browns in March. He has already recorded 3.0 sacks in six games this season and will play a pivotal role in his team’s success in the future.