There will be no reunion between the Detroit Lions and Za’Darius Smith. According to several outlets, Smith is signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Per Jordan Schultz, the deal is worth up to $9 million.

After trading for Smith at last year’s deadline, the Lions opted to cut Smith this offseason in a cap-savings move. Detroit cleared $11 million in cap space over the next two years with no dead cap on the books. Both sides had expressed interest in a reunion, but it’s clear money was an issue. Last week after roster cuts, Lions general manager Brad Holmes had this to say about re-signing Smith.

“You guys know me, anything’s a possibility at any point. I don’t know what’s going to happen. But, the one open roster spot, we just have one open roster spot. It’s not for a spe

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