Za'Darius Smith

Last updated

Za'Darius Smith
Za'Darius Smith Browns 2023 Camp (cropped).jpg
Smith with the Cleveland Browns in 2023
No. 99 – Detroit Lions
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-08) September 8, 1992 (age 32)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school: Greenville
(Greenville, Alabama)
College:
NFL draft: 2015  / round: 4 / pick: 122
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Total tackles:321
Sacks:65.0
Pass deflections:15
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Za'Darius Smith (born September 8, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Mississippi Community College before transferring to Kentucky. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Cleveland Browns.

Contents

Early life

Smith attended Greenville High School in Greenville, Alabama. [1] Smith played basketball in high school and did not start playing football until his senior year. [2]

College career

Smith played college football for two years at East Mississippi Community College before transferring to the University of Kentucky. [3] [4] In his two years at East Mississippi, he recorded 66 tackles and 11 sacks. In his first year at Kentucky, Smith started all 12 games and recorded 59 tackles and six sacks, which ranked seventh in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [5] [6] As a senior in 2014, Smith had 60 tackles and 4.5 sacks. [7]

College statistics

SeasonTeamConfClassPosGPTacklesInt & Fum
SoloAstCmbTfLSckPDFRFF
2013 Kentucky SECJRDE1224355976.5110
2014 Kentucky SECSRDE1226346074.5210
Career2450691191411.0320

Professional career

Pre-draft

On January 17, 2015, Smith appeared in the 2015 East–West Shrine Game and recorded two combined tackles and one sack to help the East defeat the West 19–3. [8] Smith was recognized as the most valuable defensive player in the East-West Shrine Game. [9] Smith subsequently received a LB invitation to the 2015 Senior Bowl. On January 24, 2015, Smith appeared in the Reese's Senior Bowl and helped the North team defeat the South 34–13. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Smith was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 12th best defensive end prospect by DraftScout.com. [10]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		274 lb
(124 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.73 s1.70 s2.73 s4.64 s7.42 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12]

Baltimore Ravens

Smith with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015 Za'Darius Smith.jpg
Smith with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015

2015

The Baltimore Ravens selected Smith in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. Smith was the 17th defensive end drafted in 2015. The pick used to draft him was acquired during a trade with the Detroit Lions in exchange for Haloti Ngata. [13] On May 8, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens signed Smith to a four-year, $2.76 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $483,152. [14]

Smith entered training camp as a backup outside linebacker. Head coach John Harbaugh named Smith the backup weakside linebacker, behind Terrell Suggs, to start the regular season. [15]

On September 20, 2015, Smith made his professional regular season debut during a 37–33 loss at the Oakland Raiders and made one solo tackle. On October 1, 2015, Smith recorded a season-high four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks during a 23–20 overtime win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith made his first career sack on Steelers’ quarterback Michael Vick for a six-yard loss during the third quarter and would also sack him on the next play. [16] As a rookie in 2015, Smith played 15 games with 30 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 pass defended. [17]

2016–2018

In the 2016 season, he played in 13 games and started four. He recorded one pass defended, one forced fumble, one sack, 20 tackles, and four quarterback hits. [18]

In the 2017 season, he appeared in 14 games and started four. He recorded one pass defensed, one forced fumble, 3.5 sacks, 24 tackles, and 16 quarterback hits. [19]

In the 2018 season, he appeared in 16 games and started eight. In Week 6 of the 2018 season, Smith recorded three sacks, which was part of the new team record 11 sacks, in a 21–0 win over the Tennessee Titans, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week. [20] He finished the season with career-highs with 45 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed and a forced fumble. He led the Ravens in sacks and finished sixth on the team in tackles. [21]

Green Bay Packers

2019

On March 14, 2019, Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. [22] In Smith's debut as a Packer in week 1, he made 3 tackles and sacked Mitchell Trubisky once in the 10–3 win over the Chicago Bears. [23] In week 6 against the Detroit Lions, Smith recorded a sack on Matthew Stafford in the 23–22 win. [24] In week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith sacked Matt Moore twice in the 31–24 win. [25] In week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, Smith recorded a team high 6 tackles and sacked Jimmy Garoppolo once in the 37–8 loss. [26] In week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Smith sacked Kirk Cousins 3.5 times during the 23–10 win. [27] [28] Smith finished the regular season with a career high 13.5 sacks.

In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith recorded 2 sacks on Russell Wilson during the 28–23 win. [29]

2020

In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the New Orleans Saints, Smith forced a fumble on Taysom Hill that was recovered by the Packers during the 37–30 win. [30] In Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, Smith sacked Matt Ryan three times during the 30–16 win. [31] Smith was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 4. [32] In Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, Smith recorded a strip sack on Mitchell Trubisky that was recovered and returned for a touchdown by teammate Preston Smith during the 41–25 win. [33] On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl. [34] On January 8, 2021, he made the 2020 All-Pro Team second team. [35]

2021

On July 28, 2021, Smith reported to Packers' training camp with a back injury, and the team placed him on the Non-Football Injury list (NFI). He practiced sparingly during camp, but assured fans that he would be ready for the Packers' Week 1 game with the Saints. [36] Smith played just 18 snaps during the 3–38 loss, behind second-year teammate Jonathan Garvin, and was called for a roughing the passer penalty that negated a Darnell Savage interception. [37] On September 17, Smith was placed on injured reserve with the same back injury that nagged him throughout training camp. [38] During the week of September 27, Smith underwent back surgery and was ruled out indefinitely. The Packers expressed hope he would be back at some point during the season. [39] On October 29, Smith posted on Twitter that he was back in Green Bay and "can't wait to get back on the field!" [40] Despite that, head coach Matt LaFleur cautioned that their staff were hopeful but would have to "get him back in the building and see where he's at." [41] On January 12, 2022, the Packers opened the practice window for Smith. [42] On January 22, Smith, along with fellow linebacker Whitney Mercilus, were officially activated off injured reserve ahead of the Packers' first playoff game in the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. [43] In his first snap since Week 1, rushing on the interior on a 3rd and 14, Smith beat left guard Laken Tomlinson to sack quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. He finished the game with 1 sack and 1 solo tackle, which was for a loss.

On March 14, 2022, Smith, who would have been responsible for a $27.7 million cap hit in 2023, [44] was released by the Packers to save $15.3 million in salary cap space. [45]

Minnesota Vikings

Smith with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022 Za'Darius Smith Vikings NOV2022 (cropped).jpg
Smith with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022

On March 22, 2022, Smith signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Vikings, reuniting him with Mike Pettine and Mike Smith. [46]

For the month of October, Smith was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month with 14 tackles, 6.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, and a pass breakup. [47] In Week 8, Smith had seven tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and a pass breakup in a 34–26 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week. [48]

Cleveland Browns

On May 16, 2023, the Cleveland Browns traded two fifth round picks in exchange for Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick. [49] He started 16 games and finished second on the team with 5.5 sacks.

On March 13, 2024, Smith signed a two-year contract extension with the Browns. [50]

Detroit Lions

On November 5, 2024, Smith and a 2026 seventh round draft pick were traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth round and a 2026 sixth round draft picks. [51]

Smith made his Lions debut on November 18, 2024 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [52]

On September 29, 2019, Smith was cited by the Racine County Sheriff's Office for possession of marijuana and speeding in a construction zone. Smith and teammates Rashan Gary and Kingsley Keke were returning to Green Bay from Chicago when a deputy stopped them for driving 81 mph in a 60-mph construction zone near the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 20 in the town of Mount Pleasant. The deputy smelled the odor of marijuana in the vehicle and searched it, discovering three blunts and a THC vaping cartridge in a duffel bag in the rear of the vehicle. None of the men appeared to be high or had any drugs or paraphernalia on their persons when searched, but all three were briefly placed in handcuffs, questioned separately, and then released after Smith admitted to ownership of the paraphernalia, as well as to smoking marijuana before leaving Chicago. Smith cooperated with the officer throughout the incident, and hired a lawyer who entered a plea of not guilty on both charges. [53] On July 30, 2020, the Racine County prosecutor dismissed the charges. [54]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFR
2015 BAL 1503020105.5000.000100
2016 BAL 1342010101.0000.000110
2017 BAL 144241593.5000.000110
2018 BAL 1684526198.5000.000210
2019 GB 161655411413.5000.000010
2020 GB 161652351712.5000.000242
2021 GB 101100.0000.000000
2022 MIN 161644321210.0000.000510
2023 CLE 1616271895.5000.000310
Career 1238029819810060.0000.00015102

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFR
2018 BAL 111100.0000.000000
2019 GB 227522.0000.000000
2020 GB 225321.0000.000000
2021 GB 101101.0000.000000
2022 MIN 113210.0000.000000
2023 CLE 111010.0000.000000
Total 87181264.0000.000000

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Hawk</span> American football player and sports analyst (born 1984)

Aaron James Hawk is an American sports analyst and former professional football linebacker who played for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers fifth overall in the 2006 NFL draft and he later won Super Bowl XLV with the team. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he earned All-American honors twice and won the Lombardi Award as a senior. He won the BCS National Championship Game with the Buckeyes as a freshman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Calais Campbell</span> American football player (born 1986)

Calais Malik Campbell is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clay Matthews III</span> American football player (born 1986)

William Clay Matthews III, primarily known as Clay Matthews, is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). The six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro played 10 seasons for the Green Bay Packers and 1 season for the Los Angeles Rams. He is the all-time official sack leader for the Packers, with 83.5. He was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Pierre-Paul</span> American football player (born 1989)

Jason Andrew Pierre-Paul is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. With the Giants, Pierre-Paul made two Pro Bowls, was first-team All-Pro and won Super Bowl XLVI. With the Buccaneers, Pierre-Paul made his third Pro Bowl and won Super Bowl LV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Perry (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1990)

Nicholas Joel Perry is an American former football linebacker who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at USC. Perry was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Kerrigan</span> American football player and coach (born 1988)

Patrick Ryan Kerrigan is an American professional football coach and former player who is the assistant linebackers and pass rush specialist coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, earning unanimous All-American honors as a senior before being selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cameron Jordan</span> American football player (born 1989)

Cameron Tyler Jordan is an American professional football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was selected by the Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. A member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, Jordan is an eight-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro selection, and is the Saints' all-time franchise sack leader.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tony Jefferson</span> American football player (born 1992)

Tony Lemar Jefferson Jr. is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has previously played in the NFL for the Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Whitney Mercilus</span> American football player (born 1990)

Whitney Mercilus is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, where he won the Ted Hendricks Award and the Bill Willis Trophy, and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. Mercilus spent the entirety of his first nine seasons with Houston, earning a second-team All-Pro selection in 2016. After being released by the Texans early into the 2021 season, he last played for the Green Bay Packers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harrison Smith</span> American football player (born 1989)

Harrison Smith is an American professional football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 29th overall pick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Khalil Mack</span> American football player (born 1991)

Khalil Delshon Mack is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls and was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the fifth overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billy Turner (American football)</span> American football player (born 1991)

William Mason Turner is an American professional football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at North Dakota State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bud Dupree</span> American football player (born 1993)

Alvin "Bud" Dupree Jr. is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Preston Smith (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Preston Demarquis Smith is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shaquil Barrett</span> American football player (born 1992)

Shaquil Akeem Barrett is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks before transferring to the Colorado State Rams. Barrett was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2014 NFL draft. After five seasons with the Broncos, including winning Super Bowl 50, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barrett's level of play increased, making the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams in 2019 after leading the league in sacks, and in 2021 won Super Bowl LV, recording a sack in the game. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 before retiring from football shortly after.

Timothy Williams is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matthew Judon</span> American football player (born 1992)

Matthew Judon is an American professional football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Grand Valley State, where he set the Division II record for sacks, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He also played for the New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harold Landry</span> American football player (born 1996)

Harold Antonio Landry III is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College and was drafted by the Titans in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roquan Smith</span> American football player (born 1997)

Roquan Daevon Smith is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. Smith became the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nnamdi Madubuike</span> American football player (born 1997)

Nnamdi Madubuike, formerly known as Justin Madubuike, is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

References

  1. ↑ Rankin, Duane (April 24, 2018). "Montgomery to NFL: The Latest – Za'Darius Smith". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ Smith, Jennifer (August 23, 2014). "Scouting the Cats: Smith making up for lost time as one of UK's defensive anchors". Kentucky.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Ostendorf, Greg (August 11, 2014). "UK's Smith takes unlikely path to stardom". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Bean, Josh (December 19, 2012). "Greenville High product Za'Darius Smith signs to play football at Kentucky". AL.com. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  5. ↑ "2013 Southeastern Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Kentucky DEs Dupree, Smith form pass-rush threat". USA Today. Associated Press. August 26, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Za'Darius Smith 2014 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  8. ↑ "2015 East-West Shrine Game" (PDF). ShrineGame.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Smith bound for Senior Bowl following MVP East-West performance". GreenvilleAdvocate.com. January 20, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Za'Darius Smith, DS #12 DE, Kentucky". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Za'Darius Smith Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  12. ↑ "2015 Draft Scout ZaDarius Smith, Kentucky NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Za'Darius Smith". Spotrac.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  15. ↑ Downing, Garrett (August 7, 2015). "Ravens Release First 2015 Depth Chart". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers – October 1st, 2015". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  17. ↑ "2015 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  18. ↑ "2016 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  19. ↑ "2017 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  20. ↑ Lam, Quang M. (October 17, 2018). "Albert Wilson, Todd Gurley among Players of Week". NFL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  21. ↑ "2018 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  22. ↑ "Packers sign four players". Packers.com. March 14, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  23. ↑ "Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10–3 in opener". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  25. ↑ "Rodgers, Jones star for Packers in 31–24 victory over Chiefs". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 27, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  26. ↑ "49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37–8 win over Packers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  27. ↑ "Za'Darius Smith:Game Logs". National Football League. December 26, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  28. ↑ "Packers clinch NFC North with 23–10 win over Vikings". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  29. ↑ "Packers hold off Seahawks 28–23 to reach NFC title game". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 12, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  30. ↑ "Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints – September 27th, 2020". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  31. ↑ "Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers – October 5th, 2020". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  32. ↑ Gordon, Grant (October 7, 2020). "Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, Browns DE Myles Garrett among NFL Players of the Week". National Football League. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  33. ↑ "Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – November 29th, 2020". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  34. ↑ "NFL reveals complete AFC, NFC rosters for 2021 Pro Bowl". NFL.com. December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  35. ↑ "2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster". Associated Press. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  36. ↑ Western, Evan "Tex" (September 12, 2021). "Za'Darius Smith expected to play for Packers in week 1, per reports". Acme Packing Company. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  37. ↑ Western, Evan "Tex" (September 13, 2021). "Packers Week 1 Snap Counts: Rotation at OLB, no Eric Stokes, & Jordan Love's debut". Acme Packing Company. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  38. ↑ Demovsky, Rob (September 17, 2021). "Green Bay Packers place OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR with lingering back injury". ESPN.
  39. ↑ Kruse, Zach (October 1, 2021). "Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith has back surgery, out indefinitely". Packers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  40. ↑ Smith, Za'Darius [@zadariussmith] (October 29, 2021). "Just landed back in GreenBay‼️ I Can't wait to get back on the field with my bros💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 #GoPackGo" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022– via Twitter.
  41. ↑ Watson, Stephen [@WISN_Watson] (October 29, 2021). "Matt LaFleur on Za'Darius Smith possibly returning: "We're certainly hopeful. I really don't have anything to comment on right now. We have to get him back in the building and see where he's at."" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022– via Twitter.
  42. ↑ Western, Evan "Tex" (January 12, 2022). "Packers' Za'Darius Smith and Billy Turner return to practice on bye week Wednesday". Acme Packing Company. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  43. ↑ Dajani, Jordan (January 12, 2022). "Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus off injured reserve ahead of divisional round". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  44. ↑ Kruse, Zach (March 14, 2022). "Packers release OLB Za'Darius Smith, clear $15.3M in salary cap space". Packers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  45. ↑ "Packers release LB Za'Darius Smith, G/T Billy Turner". Packers.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  46. ↑ Patra, Kevin (March 22, 2022). "Vikings signing former Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith to three-year, $42M deal". NFL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  47. ↑ Peters, Craig (November 3, 2022). "Za'Darius Smith Wins NFC Player of Month for October". Vikings.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  48. ↑ Gordon, Grant (November 2, 2022). "Niners RB Christian McCaffrey, Titans RB Derrick Henry lead Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  49. ↑ Poisal, Anthony (May 16, 2023). "Browns acquire Pro Bowl DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Vikings". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  50. ↑ Russo, Kelsey (March 13, 2024). "Browns re-sign DE Za'Darius Smith". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  51. ↑ "Lions agree to terms with Cleveland Browns to acquire DL Za'Darius Smith via trade". detroitlions.com. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  52. ↑ Alter, Jared Ramsey and Marlowe. "How Za'Darius Smith performed in his Detroit Lions debut vs. Jaguars". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  53. ↑ Vielmetti, Bruce (November 8, 2019). "Body cam video shows cooperative interaction between Packers' Za'Darius Smith and deputies". JSOnline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  54. ↑ "2019FO001104 Case Details". wcca.wicourts.gov. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.