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The Detroit Lions have authored one of the quickest and most impressive rebuilds in recent memory under GM Brad Holmes. Detroit had almost no valuable players when Holmes took over in 2021.

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Lions' bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft almost didn't get done in time

During his appearance on 97.1 The Ticket's "Costa and Jansen" Tuesday morning, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said he tried to make 30 trades during the 2025 NFL Draft.

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.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28

How Lions 2025 Draft Plugged Key Holes

The Detroit Lions have never been a needs-based drafting team under general manager Brad Holmes. Rather than target a need with each selection, Holmes has traditionally targeted players who are atop their draft board regardless of position.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28

Lions Don't Care About Draft Value, Target Athletic Prospects

Five drafts have now come and gone for Brad Holmes as Lions general manager. And one thing remains true: He does not care one bit about your draft board and the outside world's perception of his roster construction.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28

Brad Holmes' bold draft moves prove why aggression wins in the NFL

Lions GM Brad Holmes made three trades in the 2025 NFL Draft, moving up all three times to select players that he thought best fit the culture of the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / April 28

Reaching and edge: The top storylines of the Lions 2025 draft class

Breaking down everything that changed with the Lions this weekend The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions have over a half-dozen new athletes committed to wearing Honolulu blue.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27

Meet The Class: What to Know About Detroit Lions 2025 Draft Class

The 2025 NFL draft has concluded, and the Detroit Lions have added seven players to the roster over the course of the three-day event. General manager Brad Holmes focused on the trenches, making multiple additions to both the offensive and defensive lines.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 27

Grading every Lions 2025 draft pick (with 1 bold prediction for each)

Even though the Detroit Lions weren't armed with a ton of premium capital in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes managed to come away with multiple players that should be long-term contributors for this team.

Georgia Pipeline to Lions Rooted in Tough Practices

The Detroit Lions value college football programs and players who compete at the highest levels. For general manager Brad Holmes, living in Atlanta, Georgia provided him an opportunity to scout the entire Southeast region, resulting in a strong affinity for blue bloods like Alabama and Georgia.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 26

Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft Grades

The Detroit Lions have concluded their 2025 draft. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell helped to craft a seven-player class that the team hopes can help put them over the top in their journey toward a Super Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 26

Full grades for every pick and every trade for the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft, Brad Holmes walks out with multiple starters

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books for the Detroit Lions, and they ended the whole shabang with 0 picks. In total, they probably walked out with three guys who can start immediately and some good depth and projects.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Brad Holmes explains thought process behind Lions’ confusing third-round pick

The Detroit Lions are taking their guys during the 2025 NFL Draft. Detroit has yet to draft an edge rusher, though they have addressed some other important needs on the roster.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 26

Detroit Lions Day 3 Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for the final day of the 2025 NFL draft. Through three selections, the team's most glaring unaddressed need remains the EDGE position.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 26

4-round Detroit Lions mock draft, Brad Holmes finally finds the edge and takes a big chance on the future

Here we are, Detroit Lions fans, on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Lions have walked out with three pretty good players so far: Tyleik Williams, Tate Ratledge, and Isaac TeSlaa.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 26

It's increasingly clear that the Lions do not see their defense the way the rest of the world does, and they're right for it

Detroit Lions fans really want an edge rusher so badly. They're clammoring for it non stop and Lions GM Brad Holmes is constanly being asked about it and it;s easy to see why to a point. The way the season ended was bad, and then the world watched the Eagles go out and sack the hell out of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Lions GM: No conversations about trading Jameson Williams

The Lions doled out another market-setting extension this week, making Kerby Joseph the league’s highest-paid safety. Last April, the team gave Amon-Ra St.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / April 25

2025 NFL Draft: The Most Surprising Picks From Round 1

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft did not disappoint. These are my thoughts on the most surprising picks from night one. The first surprise of the night was the Cowboys selecting Tyler Booker with the 12th pick.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 25

Brad Holmes: Tyleik Williams Was Detroit Lions 'Top Target'

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes revealed there were moments of concern Thursday evening the team might not be able to land their top target in the draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Brad Holmes says he has ideas in mind for day two of the 2025 NFL Draft, but says that doesn't mean those plans for an edge rusher

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams out of Ohio State. It was a pick

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Detroit Lions’ Brad Holmes Could Strike Gold Again at the Draft

If the latest NFL Draft rumors are true, the Lions might be shopping wide receiver Jamison Williams as trade bait. Brad Holmes could “strike gold” by trading for wide receiver Matthew Golden.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 19

NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Brad Holmes, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions GM Brad Holmes refuted the idea that the team is targeting an edge rusher in next week’s draft and said they’re focused on the best player available.

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.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 8

'It is what it is': Lions GM talks pending Aidan Hutchinson extension

If the Lions are to work out a deal with Aidan Hutchinson, surpassing both Myles Garrett and Ja'Marr Chase may very well be necessary.

NFL legends who had great seasons on awful teams

The 'NFL total touchdown leaders in 2024-25' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 4

Lions Not Ruling Out Re-Signing DE Za’Darius Smith After Cutting Him

Lions GM Brad Holmes said it was unfortunate but necessary to cut veteran DE Za’Darius Smith this year for the cash and cap savings. That said, he didn’t rule out bringing Smith back at a lower rate depending on how things unfold in the coming weeks with the draft and Smith’s market. “We would have loved to been able to keep him.