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Detroit Lions Film Study: Meet the Lions' potential tight end savior that Dolphins fans are mad their team lost, a sneaky steal for Brad Holmes

If the Detroit Lions' tight end room were a knife, it'd be down to the nub right now with both Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (Trachea) out for the foreseeable future and possibly the rest of the season altogether.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 1

7-round 2026 Detroit Lions mock draft, Brad Holmes can change the world with this one

Detroit Lions fans are not having a good time right now. Because of that, they're asking for mock drafts. While there are still 14 different ways the Lions can make the playoffs, I am still addicted to doing mock drafts, so I will be those people's huckleberry.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Brad Holmes’ Lack of Aggression In Free Agency Could Cost The Lions A Playoff Berth

Over the years, Lions’ GM Brad Holmes has developed a reputation as a master draft strategist. His 2022 and 2023 draft classes are among the best in the NFL.

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

How many of the rookie NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Brad Holmes believed in the Lions a little too much and now they're paying for it

Look, I get it. I 100% understand what Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes was trying to do this offseason. There was one thing that Lions fans wanted more than anything in the offseason, and that was an edge rusher.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Offensive linemen we know the Lions have been scouting this season for the 2026 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions' offensive line did not have their best game on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it has a lot of fans wondering if the Lions are going to go heavy on the offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Monday Overreaction: 'The Lions need to get rid of Brad Holmes'

There's no doubt about it, Sunday night's loss for the Detroit Lions was a rough one. They went out against a really good Eagles team, and we found out who the better team was.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 7

Lions decision to stand pat at trade deadline could make or break NFC North status

Despite wishes from fans, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes decided to stand pat at the trade deadline. Many Lions fans have expressed their annoyance with Holmes for not making any big-time moves at the trade deadline, like he did last season by acquiring former defensive end Za'Daris Smith from the Cleveland Browns.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 5

Will Detroit Lions Ever Be Ultra-Aggressive at Trade Deadline?

The Detroit Lions have a measured approach in how they address player acquisition. Despite obvious needs, the team did not execute a trade at the deadline.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 5

Brad Holmes Is Not Aggressive Like Howie Roseman

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done plenty of good since taking over as the franchise’s personnel decision-maker in 2021. He’s drafted

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 4

Detroit Lions Do Not Execute Trade at 2025 Deadline

The Detroit Lions front office was ultimately not able to execute at a trade at this year's deadline. Throughout the afternoon, there were several deals executed by other teams, but general manager Brad Holmes was not able to pull of a move to improve the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes is not Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman, and you don't want him to be

Look, it's not lost on me what kind of comments this story will get. There will be plenty of "but they won a Super Bowl" type stuff, and that's fine. For the Eagles fans who found their way here, this isn't a "Lions are better than the Eagles" article.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 4

Revisiting Lions' Trade Deadline Deals Under Brad Holmes

In Brad Holmes’ first four years as the general manager of the Detroit Lions, he has been an active dealer both at the trade deadline and during the draft.

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / November 1

Lions trade rumor from Dianna Russini reveals Brad Holmes' focus at the deadline

The Detroit Lions are rumored to be focusing on adding at at least two positions on the defensive side of the ball ahead of the trade deadline and one of them is a surprise.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 28

Lions should already be watching these 2026 prospects setting the CFB world ablaze

Over the last few years, Detroit has established a clear draft philosophy under GM Brad Holmes -- take the best football player available, regardless of position.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Lions inquiring about edge-rushers ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Lions acquired notable pass-rushing help before last season’s trade deadline in landing Za’Darius Smith from the Browns. A year later, the Lions could address the same area.

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 12

Lions' struggles on SNF are begging Brad Holmes to acquire obvious trade target

Even without coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, the song remains the same for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell has his team looking like a Super Bowl contender once again, but the lack of talent at the cornerback position threatens to sink Detroit's ship once again.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 8

It's only Week 1, but this Lions rookie is already proving Brad Holmes right

There weren't many positives for Detroit Lions fans to take away from their team's Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Detroit got outplayed by its division rival in almost every area, losing by a final score of 27-13.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 29

8 Takeaways From Brad Holmes' 2025 Season Preview Media Session

The NFL season is rapidly approaching, and the last major hurdle before the year begins has been passed. On Tuesday, teams trimmed their roster down to a total of 53 players.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 28

Lions GM shares huge update on Hutchinson contract talks

Lions GM shares huge update on Aidan Hutchinson contract talks

Lions general manager Brad Holmes indicated that he doesn't plan for Aidan Hutchinson to play on the fifth-year option for 2026 attached to his rookie deal.

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 25

Dan Campbell's comment about Lions roster should raise eyebrows

The Detroit Lions lost multiple coaches this offseason. However, they kept one of the most important things: players.

NFL preseason Week 3 standout players: Lions have another emerging star on offense

Dan Campbell has brutally honest comments about Lions QB

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson offers update on contract talks amid injury return

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18

Will Brad Holmes 'F Them' Picks?: We're Not Scared

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes wanted to make it clear that he was not afraid, if the time was right, to make a move to improve the 53-man roster.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Lions GM Brad Holmes Reveals the Player He Regrets Not Drafting

Since taking over as the general manager of the Detroit Lions, Brad Holmes has done a pretty great job of building the squad through the draft. This year, Holmes oversaw his fifth NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

Lions Keeping In Touch With DE Za’Darius Smith

Lions GM Brad Holmes said in a radio interview on Wednesday morning that he’s been keeping in touch with DE Za’Darius Smith and the veteran remains a candidate to return to Detroit. “There’s obviously still interest there,” Holmes said via Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 13

Chicago Bears get new bulletin board material from Lions GM Brad Holmes

The NFC North features some awesome rivalries. There's none better than the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers feud. It's the oldest rivalry in the sport, after all.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Lions GM Brad Holmes Makes Clear Statement About Team's Draft Strategy

With a week until this year's NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions still haven't solved their need for an edge rusher. That has many expecting them to select one in the first round of the upcoming draft.