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Brad Holmes' draft admission has Lions fans fuming over missed opportunity

The Detroit Lions left the 2025 NFL Draft without a premier edge-rusher, but that doesn't mean they didn't try to land one. As Mike Payton of A to Z Sports points out, Lions GM Brad Holmes made some interesting comments.

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Pro Comparisons for Lions 2025 Draft Class

The Detroit Lions begin rookie minicamp on May 9, and that will give them their first opportunity to evaluate this year's crop of draft picks. The seven-player class offers plenty of intrigue, as it's full of players who could wind up being reliable contributors in short order.

NFL News / The Spun / May 1

Detroit Lions Draft Pick Is Refusing To Say 'Michigan'

The NFL Draft is when hundreds of football players from around the country see their dreams realized, but it can be hard for some of them to part ways with their allegiances from college.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Power Rankings: Lions Take Big Swings in NFL Draft

Here is a look at where the Detroit Lions stand in the latest 2025 power rankings following the NFL Draft. Power ranking: 3rd Previous ranking: 3rd "Many of these draft classes have themes.

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The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

Brad Holmes News / Pride of Detroit / May 1

Everything Lions GM Brad Holmes said about each 2025 draft pick

A detailed breakdown of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class—as told by Lions GM Brad Holmes. We can stand here all we want and try to break down the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft class all we want.

NFL News / Yardbarker

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Analysts: Detroit Lions Are Still Kings of NFC North

The Detroit Lions are currently the team to beat in the NFC North. After winning the division in back-to-back seasons, the three other teams have steadily worked to bridge the gap.

NFL Draft News

Chicago Bears criticized for potential NFL Draft reach

Patriots' Maye discusses why he approves of team's top pick

Patriots QB Drake Maye discusses why he approves of team's top draft pick

Executives address if Jaguars paid too much to draft Travis Hunter

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

Brian Branch News / A to Z Sports / May 1

4 players the Lions aren't giving up on after the 2025 NFL Draft, including a guy we like to call 'Diet Brian Branch'

After the 2025 NFL Draft, we talked a little bit about how the draft could affect some veterans' starting jobs, and we also talked about how some players could get released. With the latter on the remind, today we want to talk about the players the Lions probably aren't giving up on despite the draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Why it feels like more players are turning down opportunities to play with the Lions

This week has presented a feeling that maybe Detroit Lions fans aren't totally used to. I can personally tell you that this is something I haven't seen a lot of or remember seeing.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / May 1

Detroit Lions GM Sounds off on Intriguing Pickup After NFL Draft Move That Raised Eyebrows

The Detroit Lions made one of the most intriguing moves in the recently concluded 2025 NFL draft when they sent two 2026 third-round picks and a 2025 third-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars to move up by 32 notches on the board.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Dan Campbell Attends Sold Out AC/DC Show at Ford Field

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was in attendance with his wife at Ford Field for a sold out AC/DC concert. The capacity crowd of 45,000 enjoyed the classic hits on Wednesday evening and sang along with a band that has stood the test of time.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Detroit Lions Post-Draft Stock Watch

The Detroit Lions have finalized their 2025 NFL draft class. Over the coming months, the Lions will evaluate the best possible options for their final 53-man roster, which will be decided upon following the conclusion of training camp.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 1

Can you guess this Lions guard in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Lions player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 1

Grade the trade proposal: Lions finally make a move to add a proven edge rusher

Despite evidence a notable move needs to be made for an edge rusher this offseason, the Detroit Lions added Marcus Davenport, released Za'Darius Smith and used a Day 3 draft pick (Ahmed Hassanein) on the position.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Lions' 2025 NFL Draft Selections Have Set Up Some Interesting Pre-Season Position Battles

After winning 15 games in 2024, the Detroit Lions weren't a team that needed to head into the 2025 NFL Draft with a huge sense of urgency to fill needs.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 30

Detroit Lions have cut out a notable part of 2025 offseason work

When the offseason schedules for each NFL team first came out earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions had everything an offseason slate typically has at that point in time (Phase 1, 2 and 3 of OTAs, mandatory minicamp).

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Lions’ 3 biggest mistakes in 2025 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions had one of the most polarizing hauls from the 2025 NFL Draft. Detroit has always done things a little differently under GM Brad Holmes.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Lions Writer Believes Team Tried to Trade Up for First Round Edge Rusher With Limited College Production

It seems the Detroit Lions may have really tried to fix their biggest issue early in this year's NFL Draft. The team was expected to pursue an edge rusher early in the draft to give themselves a better option than Marcus Davenport to complement Aidan Hutchinson.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 30

Detroit Lions Make Significant Change to Offseason Schedule

The Detroit Lions have made a significant alteration to their 2025 offseason schedule. After the league sent out the official offseason workout program

Kerby Joseph News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 30

Kerby Joseph Contract Extension Details Explored

The Detroit Lions have compensated Kerby Joseph at an elite level following a 2024 season in which he cemented himself amongst the league's best at the position.

Antoine Green News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Lions waive receiver the the team and fans once had high hopes for

You hate to see stuff like this happen. The Detroit Lions have waived former seventh-round pick Antoine Green. This move was necessary to bring the roster

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 29

One Lions Starter Could be a Trade Candidate After the NFL Draft

Before this year's NFL Draft, many were expecting the Detroit Lions to beef up their front seven by selecting an edge rusher early on. They did address their front seven in the first round, but it was with a defensive tackle.

Brad Holmes News / Side Lion Report / April 29

Brad Holmes gets defiant about Lions not prioritizing addition of an edge rusher

Aidan Hutchinson was on a Defensive Player of the Year track before he suffered a broken left leg in Week 6 last season. The addition of Za'Darius Smith helped the Lions' pass rush, but Hutchinson still led the team with 7.5 sacks despite playing less than five full games.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Lions 2025 NFL Draft grades for every pick

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL Draft riding the high of back-to-back playoff appearances. Of course, they also had clear priorities to address if they wanted to maintain their momentum.