The Detroit Lions got their edge rusher. The injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys added a receiver. Other teams are still trying to get a deal done.

Just hours before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET, the NFC-leading Lions (7-1) won. defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher helps fill the void left by the loss of star Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a leg injury.

The 2-7 Browns, already looking to rebuild after a disappointing season, are sending Smith and a seventh-round pick in 2026 to Detroit for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026, the person said. who spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.

The Cowboys (3-5) agreed to a deal with Carolina (2-7) to acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round pick in 2025 for a fourth-round pick next year, two people with knowledge of the industry told AP . Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.

Mingo, a second-round pick last year, has just 12 receptions for 121 yards in nine games. He won't be able to catch passes from Dak Prescott for a while. Prescott is expected to miss several games with a thigh injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) added depth at running back, acquiring Khalil Herbert from Chicago (4-4) for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick. Herbert only had eight carries for 16 yards and one touchdown the Bears.

The Chiefs (8-0), Bills (7-2), Ravens (6-3) and Jets (3-6) have already added playmakers and added wide receivers in the last month. The Vikings (6-2) filled a big need on the offensive line last week and the Cardinals (5-4) got help on defense Monday.

Teams that could use an edge rusher include the Falcons (6-3), Broncos (5-4) and Vikings. The Texans (6-3), Packers (6-3), Rams (4-4) and Seahawks (4-5) must look for depth on offense.

A whopping nine teams picked up just two wins in Week 9, increasing their chances of becoming sellers.

Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City was a top buyer and could still buy. The Chiefs have already added three-time All-Pro receiver D'Andre Hopkins and edge rusher Josh Esche.

Hopkins made his presence felt The 30:24 overtime win on Monday night about Tampa Bay. In his second game with Patrick Mahomes, he caught eight passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

The Jets acquired three-time All-Pro Davante Adams three weeks ago. He caught seven passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in New York's 21-13 win over Houston last Thursday.

Amari Cooper had a TD reception in his first game with Buffalo two weeks ago. Diontae Johnson played 17 snaps in his debut with Baltimore, a 41-10 win over Denver.

Left tackle Cam Robinson had a solid first start in Minnesota's 21-13 win over Indianapolis. Arizona acquired outside linebacker Baron Browning from Denver for a sixth-round pick, a day after taking first place in the NFC West.

The NFL pushed back the trade deadline another week this year to give teams more time to improve their rosters.

“I don't feel like there's been as big of a change as I might have thought to see, OK, you don't see a team shedding players, and you see that as a narrative in other sports too,” says Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. “But what I see and feel is that maybe the teams are really competing with each other because they think our league is so tight and designed for parity. So if you can make a move to change your squad or think that player would really add value, I think that's the biggest difference.”

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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers and AP Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon contributed to this report.

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