Browns Acquire Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Za'Darius Smith from Vikings

The Cleveland Browns traded for three-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings.
Smith spent his first four NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and became a legitimate force with the Green Bay Packers.
Smith made his third Pro Bowl in the 2022 season and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month in October.
The Browns sent 2025 sixth- and seventh-round picks while getting back fifth-rounders in both 2024 and 2025.
The trade continues a revamp for Cleveland, which has playoff aspirations.