As the Cleveland Browns get set for NFL free agency, defensive end Za'Darius Smith has entered the fray. Traded to the Detroit Lions at the NFL trade deadline a year ago, the Browns received a fifth and sixth round pick from the Lions in exchange for Smith and a seventh round pick.

The Los Angeles Rams defense was one of the best in the NFL last season. They were young and flying around the field. But they can improve this off-season by adding a veteran presence.

The Detroit Lions plan to release veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. The Lions talked about options over the past week, but a $2 million roster bonus due Friday spurred the action,