Lions Lions GM Brad Holmes said that the presence of RB David Montgomery will help preserve the career life span of RB Jahmyr Gibbs. “He’s the guy we want to keep around for a very long time,” Holmes said. “Our current setup with David, I think that’s going to prolong his longevity.” Holmes says they’re not worried about DE Aidan Hutchinson coming back off his broken leg: … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Kyle Allen & Hendon Hooker Will Battle For Lions Backup QB Role
Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the team signed QB Kyle Allen to challenge QB Hendon Hooker for the backup quarterback position, via Eric Woodyard. “Still got high hopes for him but nobody’s gonna be given a job either,” he said. “So, if Hendon wants to be the No. 2 QB then win the No. 2 QB job.” Detroit also notably signed veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater after he’d been out of … [Read more...] about Kyle Allen & Hendon Hooker Will Battle For Lions Backup QB Role
Lions Plan To Exercise Fifth-Year Option For WR Jameson Williams
Lions GM Brad Holmes said the plan is to pick up the fifth-year option for WR Jameson Williams, per Eric Woodyard. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing that we are mostly likely gonna be doing that,” Holmes said during the annual league meeting. “He was a tremendous player for us last year. He’s still scratching the surface. I do think he’s got … [Read more...] about Lions Plan To Exercise Fifth-Year Option For WR Jameson Williams
Four Teams & Two Markets Added To NFL’s Global Markets Program, Updated List
The National Football League announced Monday that they’ve added four new teams and two new markets as part of their Global Markets Program (GMP). Four New Teams: Baltimore Ravens: Granted rights in the United Kingdom. Green Bay Packers: Granted rights across Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Los Angeles Chargers: Granted rights in Greece. Washington … [Read more...] about Four Teams & Two Markets Added To NFL’s Global Markets Program, Updated List
Lions DE John Cominsky Announces Retirement
Per Eric Woodyard, Lions DE John Cominsky has announced his retirement on social media. Cominsky missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn MCL in July. Cominsky, 29, hails from Barberton, Ohio, and is a former fourth-round pick by the Falcons in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Charleston. He was wrapping up his four-year, $3 million rookie contract when he was let go by … [Read more...] about Lions DE John Cominsky Announces Retirement