In back-to-back days, the Lions signed a free agent who had an early season-ending injury last year. Previously, it was Derrick Barnes who received a 3-year contract worth $25.5 million. This time, it's Marcus Davenport who got a 1-year deal worth up to $4.

ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports.

Ahead of next week’s free-agent market opening, the Lions have reportedly re-signed linebackers Derrick Barnes, Anthony Pittman and Ezekiel Turner, along with Davenport.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Lions have released Za'Darius Smith. Smith spent the second half of the 2024 season with the Lions to try and bolster the team's pass rush while they dealt with the absence of Aidan Hutchinson.

With the goal of surrounding Jared Goff in the best possible way, the Detroit Lions secured the continuity of several players ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

The Detroit Lions have surprisingly decided to re-sign a player that was identified as their worst signing of the 2024 NFL offseason.

The Lions have opted to give an injury-riddled 2024 addition one more chance, re-signing Marcus Davenport on Saturday.