Brad Holmes was not shopping for trades when he dealt tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at last year’s NFL trade deadline. “You get the call and sometimes it just lines up and it makes sense for all parties and it just did,” Holmes recalled in his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Holmes
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Allen Park — Whether it’s the high-profile debate about selecting Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter at the top of the NFL Draft or adding a lesser-known prospect with character concerns in the later rounds, one thing is clear: Detroit Lions leadership, including owner Sheila Hamp, will be on the same page regarding those decisions. “That’s
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Here are the highlights of his 35-minute session from Allen Park, one week from the 2023 NFL draft: • Holmes said the Lions are in a “unique” situation with an abundance of draft capital and a roster that already is expected to contend
Allen Park — Holding the No. 2 pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes understandably had an easier time narrowing down his options well ahead of making the selection. Even the previous year, his first on the job, the then-rookie GM had a concrete plan for the team’s first-round choice at
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat with Carlos and Shawn this week. The guys talk how certain members of the Lions organization are handling the expectations for the upcoming
Jason Hanson was a unicorn. The Detroit Lions took Hanson in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft, and Hanson went on to have an illustrious 21-year career with the team. He made two Pro Bowls, he was inducted into the Lions’ ring of honor in 2013, and he holds the NFL record for
Amon-Ra St. Brown is quickly leaning on Marvin Jones as a veteran mentor by Brad Berreman Lions fans finally have a legitimate reason to be excited and FanDuel Sportsbook is making it easy for you if you’re not fully convinced yet. New users who sign up with FanDuel for the first time will be treated
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ▶ Current roster: David Montgomery, D’Andre Swift, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson ▶ Short-term need: Two out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: 6.5 out of 10
Marvin Jones is back with the Detroit Lions, and Amon-Ra St. Brown is quickly taking advantage of having the veteran presence around. Marvin Jones’ return to the Detroit Lions in free agency is easily met with rampant positivity from fans. Apart from whatever he can offer on the field, he will be a valuable veteran
The San Francisco 49ers have been getting calls about quarterback Trey Lance, and the Detroit Lions should among the teams who have called. The San Francisco 49ers may not be actively shopping quarterback Trey Lance, but there are plenth of indications they will no longer wait for his potential to be fulfilled. According to Ian
As the Detroit Lions possibly eye taking a quarterback, one analyst has put Lions quarterback Jared Goff on a bit of a draft hot seat. Jared Goff is coming off a fine 2022 season, where he was top-10 in many passing categories and finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback. The Lions’ brass likes him, and
Allen Park — A couple days into the team’s first set of organized activates, Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker had yet to meet David Montgomery. Still, the new running back’s reputation was preceding him. “Obviously, I know of him from his time in Chicago,” Decker said. “I mean, the guy is a playmaker. Durable, a
Allen Park — Earlier this month, we explored the Detroit Lions’ options with the No. 6 pick. Today, we take a closer look at many of the potential fits with the team’s second selection, No. 18. At the top of the draft, things are condensed. There are only so many players who possess the combination
Allen Park — After the Lions finished last season as the NFL’s worst defensive team, general manager Brad Holmes vowed to make offseason upgrades to the unit. He started that process in free agency, inking three likely starters for the team’s secondary, while bringing back several key pieces at other spots. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill