Pride Of Detroit

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes explained why the team was not interested in spending a ton of money in free agency this year. During his media session at the NFL owners meetings, it’s clear Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes wanted to convey a message to fans about their modest free agency period over the last month. “I don’t know if I … [Read more...] about Lions GM Brad Holmes explains why team didn’t spend much in free agency

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager had a message and a challenge for both Hendon Hooker and Brodric Martin. While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has had a stellar resume when it comes to his four draft classes, two third-round picks from the 2023 NFL Draft stand out as rare question marks: quarterback Hendon Hooker and … [Read more...] about Lions GM Brad Holmes offers challenge to 2 third-year players

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released Za’Darius Smith due to his cost, but Brad Holmes appears open to a reunion at a lower price. One of the players, unfortunately, lost in the fold of the Detroit Lions’ modest approach to free agency was defensive end Za’Darius Smith. Despite offering 4.0 sacks and 36 pressures in eight games for the Lions … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions still keeping in touch with Za’Darius Smith’s agent

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images We start our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview with a sneaky depth need among the skill groups. The owners’ meetings mark the final leg of news for the NFL before the calendar truly flips completely towards the NFL Draft, so now is as good of a time as any to start our NFL draft preview series. This marks the first of four podcasts we … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Draft: Skill position fits for Detroit Lions on all 3 days

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images “The Commish” is calling it a career as injuries are forcing him into an early retirement. After six years in the NFL—-and most recent three with the Detroit Lions—defensive lineman John Cominsky is medically retiring from the NFL. He announced the news on social media. Cominsky was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of … [Read more...] about John Cominsky retires from NFL, cites medical reasons