Detroit Lions' general manager Brad Holmes disclosed that there have been no recent discussions with Za'Darius Smith or his representative regarding a potential return to the team. Smith was released by the Lions in March due to financial constraints, despite his performance of 40 pressures and four sacks in eight games. The team had approached Smith about a pay cut, but he opted to explore other opportunities in free agency.
Although there was initial interest in a reunion, the lack of communication in recent weeks suggests that Smith's return to the Lions is not imminent. As of now, Smith remains unsigned, and the team has not added any new pass rushers through free agency. While Holmes had previously expressed openness to Smith's return and maintained dialogue with his agent, the current status indicates a pause in the potential reunion.