Vikings to sign former Packers pass rusher Za’Darius Smith: Source
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings to sign former Packers pass rusher Za’Darius Smith: Source

New York Times  

Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, sources confirmed to The Athletic. Smith missed 16 regular-season games with a back injury following Green Bay’s Week 1 loss to the Saints last season. GO DEEPER 2022 NFL free agency: The best available players GO DEEPER Vikings add ex-Packers edge rusher Za'Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota? Easing the transition will be Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Smith and defensive assistant Mike Pettine, both of whom worked with Za'Darius Smith in Green Bay and should be able to fine-tune the system to fit what the pass rusher does best.

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Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson

Daily Mail  

The 7-1 Detroit Lions have addressed their dearth of defensive ends with a major deadline move. The Cleveland Browns are sending Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Lions for fifth-round selection in 2025 and a sixth rounder in 2026, DailyMail.com has confirmed. The 32-year-old Smith has five sacks in eight games this season and would go a …

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
3 months, 1 week ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

Seahawks plan to sign pass rusher Frank Clark: What he brings to Seattle’s defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks plan to sign pass rusher Frank Clark: What he brings to Seattle’s defense

New York Times  

The Seattle Seahawks are planning to sign former Denver Broncos pass rusher Frank Clark, coach Pete Carroll confirmed Wednesday. Clark finished just a few spots ahead of Seattle’s Darrell Taylor, who led the team with 9 1/2 sacks and had a pressure rate of 10 percent. — Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks staff writer What he brings to Seattle Clark made three …

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Za’Darius Smith has put a new edge on Cleveland’s offseason defensive makeover. Smith’s arrival, in a deal that seemed to come out of nowhere, provides an exclamation point to the Browns’ defensive line overhaul the past few months. Through free agency, the draft and in trading for Smith, one of five players to get 10 sacks in three …

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Zac Jackson and Jeff Howe The Cleveland Browns are acquiring edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Though they previously signed edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to a multiyear deal worth more than $12 million guaranteed and have also invested heavily into boosting their …

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. In an out-of-nowhere and low-cost trade, the Browns acquired three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Vikings. The Browns get Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick and the Vikings get two fifth-round picks, one in 2024 and one in 2025. The …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?
1 year, 10 months ago

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?

New York Times  

Geno Smith is Seattle’s most important free agent, but general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll also have several other notable players slated to hit the market this offseason. Schneider in those radio interviews said that he has a “drop-dead number” in negotiations, meaning he’d like to keep Smith in Seattle but at a salary that benefits both parties. …

Why Za’Darius Smith’s season with the Vikings means so much — especially vs. the Packers
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Za’Darius Smith’s season with the Vikings means so much — especially vs. the Packers

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — One day in early May, Mike Pettine, the Vikings’ assistant head coach, spotted a news alert on the television. He had been talking ball in the office of outside linebackers coach Mike Smith, and now here were both men, learning that free-agent edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had signed with the Baltimore Ravens. “I had no doubt he …

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Three years ago at the Pro Bowl, Danielle Hunter autographed a jersey and gave it to his NFC teammate, Za’Darius Smith, with an inscription that raised the possibility of a future reunion. Speaking to reporters at Vikings headquarters after his deal was done, Smith shook his head and smiled as he recounted that interaction with Hunter at the …

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a deal worth $42 million over three years, with incentives that could push it up to $47 million. — Jeff Howe March 22, 2022 After allowing Danielle Hunter’s $18 million roster bonus to activate, this likely sets the Vikings up to have a …

Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za’Darius Smith, Turner
2 years, 9 months ago

Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za’Darius Smith, Turner

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner in a flurry of moves before the start of the free-agency period. Za’Darius Smith, 29, had a combined 26 sacks for the Packers from 2019-20 before a back injury caused him to play just one regular-season …

Packers placing OLB Za’Darius Smith on IR due to back issue
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers placing OLB Za’Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

Associated Press  

The back issue that bothered Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the next few weeks. So, that’s just the route that we thought was best long term.” Green Bay filled Smith’s spot on the roster by signing outside linebacker La’Darius Hamilton off the …

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
3 years, 3 months ago

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for the season-long absence of on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus. I would expect whenever he’s back the same great player that he was.” The Vikings acquired tight end Chris Herndon in a trade Tuesday with the New York Jets to help reinforce the …

Potential cap cuts who could fit the Seahawks, and help Russell Wilson
3 years, 10 months ago

Potential cap cuts who could fit the Seahawks, and help Russell Wilson

New York Times  

When it comes to free agency, the Seahawks are proud bargain shoppers. Since quarterback Russell Wilson essentially went on a media tour last week throwing shade at the front office’s ability to draft or sign adequate offensive linemen – “I’m frustrated with getting hit too much,” he said on Feb. 9 – we’ll focus solely on that position in assessing …

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