The Vikings traded Za'Darius Smith to the Browns on Friday evening, reaching the resolution that's seemed imminent for months after the edge rusher voiced his displeasure with his contract.
According to multiple reports, the team received fifth-round picks in 2024 and 2025 from the Browns in exchange for Smith, as well as sixth- and seventh-round picks in 2025.
Smith, who signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Vikings last March, posted 8½ sacks in the first seven games of the season. But he had only 1½ sacks in the final 10 games while battling through a knee injury.