By Blessing 
As the NFL offseason rolls along, the Detroit Lions are quietly assembling what could be one of the league’s most dominant defenses. With key re-signings like linebacker Derrick Barnes and defensive ends Al-Quadin Muhammad and Marcus Davenport, the team is doubling down on continuity and toughness heading into summer and fall camp.
But it wasn’t just roster moves making headlines this week—there was some unexpected buzz off the field, too.
On Friday night, Little Caesars Arena was the place to be as the Pistons hosted the Bucks in a high-energy matchup. Among the fans in attendance was a familiar face: former Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith. Smith, who was traded from Cleveland last season, wasn’t alone either—he was seen courtside cozied up with none other than Detroit rapper Kash Doll.
Naturally, their appearance set social media ablaze with speculation.
“Ya he’s resigning,” one hopeful fan commented.
“Bring our boy home!” another chimed in.
“Would be nice if he can rejoin the Lions,” someone else added.
“Yeah he’s comin’ back,” wrote another, complete with laughing-crying emojis.
The two were also reportedly seen vacationing together in Ghana recently, with Smith describing the trip as a “life changing experience.” That, paired with Kash Doll’s recent split from longtime partner and father of her children, Tracey T, has only fueled more rumors about what’s next for the duo—and possibly for Smith’s future in Detroit.
Whatever’s going on, fans are watching closely.