Za'Darius Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, closing a Lions reunion bid. Detroit’s edge rush took a hit with Hutchinson’s season-ending injury and Davenport’s durability concerns, forcing a youth-forward approach. Hassanein and Paschal shape the depth chart, while Alim McNeill’s torn ACL derails interior plans. Detroit pivots to a faster, younger front hoping for breakout in 2025.