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The Lions trade everyone hated looks like a fleece after the 2026 NFL Draft- Plus, a look at the final outcomes of the David Montgomery, Za'Darius Smith, and Tim Patrick trades
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions' controversial trades, including the Isaac TeSlaa deal, have yielded positive results following the 2026 NFL Draft. Key players acquired through these trades, such as David Montgomery and Za'Darius Smith, have contributed significantly to the team's performance.
Key points
- Lions' trades finalized after the 2026 NFL Draft
- Isaac TeSlaa trade initially met with fan disapproval
- David Montgomery and Za'Darius Smith acquired through trades
- Lions have no pending trade results for the first time in years
- Recent trades have positively impacted team performance
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback DāAngelo Ross (37) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Isaac TeSlaa trade, which a lot of Lions fans hated, wound up giving them some pretty good players
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is over and finalized, all of the Lionsā recent trades are finalized as well. This is actually the first time in a very long time that the Lions donāt have any pending trade results out there. Itās all done. Letās look at how everything went.
ZaāDarius Smith Trade
Lions got: ZaāDarius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick (Tyre West)
Browns got: 2025 fifth-round pick (Used to trade for Kenny Pickett) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (Traded away)
The Lions wound up getting two edge rushers out of the deal. Of course, only one of them is here. Smith was not brought back by the Lions in 2026, and he retired a few weeks into his run with the Eagles. The Browns did essentially nothing with what they got back.
Q&A
What were the outcomes of the Lions' trades after the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Lions' trades, including those involving Isaac TeSlaa, David Montgomery, and Za'Darius Smith, resulted in significant contributions to the team's performance.
Why did Lions fans initially dislike the Isaac TeSlaa trade?
Many Lions fans were skeptical of the Isaac TeSlaa trade due to concerns about its potential impact on the team's roster and performance.
Who were the key players involved in the Lions' trades?
Key players involved in the Lions' trades include Isaac TeSlaa, David Montgomery, Za'Darius Smith, and Tim Patrick.
How has the Lions' roster changed after the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Lions' roster has seen significant changes with the finalization of trades, bringing in impactful players who have enhanced the team's overall performance.
