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The Detroit Lions have revamped their secondary in countless ways over the past few seasons, but it was their secondary that ultimately let them down against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. This offseason, former Lions free agent signee Cameron Sutton added insult to injury as it was revealed that a warrant […]

The Detroit Lions just finished up their best season in 30+ years as they finally hosted a playoff game, won a playoff game, won the NFC North and won a home playoff game. It was a huge season for the Lions and one that fans have been waiting for for quite some time. It wouldn’t […]

The Detroit Lions crushed the 2023 NFL Draft. The team got major contributions from its first four picks — Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, and Jack Campbell — as well as a few players further down the board. This earned the Lions and general manager Brad Holmes a nice honor at the 2024 NFL Scouting […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been doubted a lot in his career, and even given up on by his old team, the Los Angeles Rams, but now he is loved in Detroit and general manager Brad Holmes admitted that he has always believed in him. “I’ve always had believe in Jared,” Brad Holmes said, […]

The Detroit Lions had their incredible 2024 season come to a disappointing end with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, and general manager Brad Holmes spoke about how the team is only going to get better going into the 2024 offseason. “What I want to tell our fans is […]

Following an exceptional season, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has won the Executive of the Year award from the Pro Football Writers Of America. Holmes, a former North Carolina A&T football player and notable alumnus, joined the team in 2021 as Vice President and General Manager and led the team to a playoff birth […]

The Detroit Lions and their fans had quite a Sunday night. It was historic, even. For the first time since 1992, the Lions scored a win in the playoffs, as they scored a 23-22 victory at home over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card game. Everyone from the Lions has earned the […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke on star rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving credit to the Lions general manager Brad Holmes for acquiring the talent. Gibbs was taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and LaPorta early in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick. […]

Six weeks into the NFL season, the Detroit Lions are tied for the best record in the NFL. They’re 5-1, sitting atop the NFC North by three games, and they have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. Their success can be summed up with one simple statement: “I trust Brad 100 percent.” […]

When Jared Goff was initially traded from the Los Angeles to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford in 2021, many outside of the Lions organization expected him to be a bridge quarterback while the Lions searched for their next passer. Two years later, Goff is leaving those narratives behind after many believed Detroit […]

The Detroit Lions might be the most hyped-up team in the NFL for the 2023 season. Despite missing the playoffs last season, many are looking forward to see this team succeed in 2023. There’s a good reason why: Detroit has a strong offense and some interesting players on defense. Many are even picking them as […]

The Detroit Lions surprised many folks when they opted to select Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Yet after trading away D’Andre Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles, it looks like Gibbs will be lining up as Detroit’s starting running back when they take the field for […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will soon have to make decisions on who will be the team’s long-term answer at quarterback and who will serve as the backup at the position in the 2023 season. Barring any major change of plans, Jared Goff will be under center for Detroit come Week 1 of the […]

The Detroit Lions went all in on Jameson Williams when they traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to scoop him up as the No. 12 overall pick. The former Ohio State and Alabama standout is still rehabbing a torn ACL and as it is, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready when […]

The Detroit Lions’ future looks a bit brighter after GM Brad Holmes headed a successful 2022 offseason in the draft and free agency. With the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, they were able to select Aidan Hutchinson in addition to more talent such as WR Jameson Williams. The upcoming season will be crucial […]

The Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes are armed with the second pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, an enviable place to be. As such, Detroit has been linked to top prospects, such as Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kyle Hamilton and Travon Walker. While Hutchinson has been mocked to the Lions the most frequently, […]

The Detroit Lions were not among the more aggressive spenders over the opening weeks of free agency, but they did bolster their wide receiver depth with the signing of DJ Chark. The Lions and Chark came to terms on a mere one-year deal worth up to $12 million. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is much […]

The Detroit Lions are positioned well in the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 2 pick. General manager Brad Holmes knows that with such a high selection comes some flexibility, both in terms of trades within the draft and outside of the draft. Holmes spoke to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and revealed a possible trade […]

The Detroit Lions appeared to secure their quarterback for the future when they acquired Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams as part of a package for longtime signal-caller Matthew Stafford. However, Detroit is seemingly joining the list of teams picking in the top 10 that could draft a quarterback. Benjamin Albright of KOA NewsRadio […]

At this point, it remains unclear if the Detroit Lions organization will decide to bring back star quarterback Matthew Stafford for 2021. The former first overall pick will be 33 next season, and while he remains in contract with the Lions, there has been some talk about a possible trade away from Detroit. Newly-appointed team […]

The Los Angeles Rams actually benefited from the Detroit Lions’ hiring of their director of college scouting, Brad Holmes. Detroit hired Holmes to be its new general manager on Thursday. He will look to steer the Lions in the right direction following the dismissal of former GM Bob Quinn. Meanwhile, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter […]