The Cleveland Browns now have a stud facing Myles Garrett on their defensive line.
The Browns reportedly traded for three-time Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith on Friday, acquiring him from the Minnesota Vikings.
Smith spent his first four NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, but he didn’t become a legitimate force until his time with the Green Bay Packers.
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Za’Darius Smith of the Minnesota Vikings anticipates a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
After signing a four-year deal with Green Bay, he made back-to-back Pro Bowls and was a second-team All-Pro in 2020. After missing most of 2021 due to injury, he signed a three-year deal with Minnesota. . He requested a trade earlier this offseason.
Smith made his third Pro Bowl in the 2022 season, starting 16 games and being named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.
Za’Darius Smith of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Smith essentially replaces Jadeveon Clowney, who was released by the Browns in March after an up-and-down tenure. Cleveland now has two studs on its defensive line.
The Browns also sent out 2025 sixth- and seventh-round picks and regained fifth-round picks in both 2024 and 2025. by NFL network.
Garrett was named an All-Pro for the fourth time last season after tying his career high with 16 sacks for the Browns.
Za’Darius Smith of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a sack against Teddy Bridgewater of the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The trade continues a revamp for Cleveland, which has playoff hopes. The Browns will have a full season of Deshaun Watson, assuming he stays healthy, and they also acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore in a trade with the New York Jets.
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Smith is guaranteed just $12 million this year and will be a free agent again next year.