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.

The Detroit Lions are getting the pass-rushing help they’d sought following the loss of Aidan Hutchinson. They have agreed to a trade with the Cleveland Browns to add Za’Darius Smith, according to a person familiar with the deliberations.