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Brad Holmes drafted three elite-tier grit players while division rivals the Vikings and Packers got zero, proving his systematic approach to building Lions culture actually works.

Brad Holmes Just Embarrassed the Packers and Vikings While Building Detroit’s Grittiest Draft Class in Decades

May 5, 2026

Brad Holmes drafted three elite-tier grit players while division rivals the Vikings and Packers got zero, proving his systematic approach to building Lions culture actually works.

Brad Holmes quietly drafted three elite grit players while other teams couldn't even find one, proving the Lions are building championship culture the right way.

Brad Holmes Just Embarrassed Half the NFL With His Secret Draft Strategy

May 5, 2026

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Brad Holmes quietly drafted three elite grit players while other teams couldn’t even find one, proving the Lions are building championship culture the right way.

Lions fourth-round pick Jimmy Rolder led Michigan with 73 tackles and brings pass-rush upside that could fill the gaping hole at WILL linebacker after Alex Anzalone's departure.

This Fourth Round Steal Could Be the Lions Starting WILL Linebacker Week 1

May 5, 2026

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Lions fourth-round pick Jimmy Rolder led Michigan with 73 tackles and brings pass-rush upside that could fill the gaping hole at WILL linebacker after Alex Anzalone’s departure.

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DJ Reader signs with the Giants leaving the Lions thin at nose tackle with the team banking on Alim McNeill's health and internal development to fill the void.

Lions Let Another Key Defender Walk While Betting Everything on Injury-Prone McNeill

May 5, 2026

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DJ Reader signs with the Giants leaving the Lions thin at nose tackle with the team banking on Alim McNeill’s health and internal development to fill the void.

The Lions are projected to have the NFL's easiest schedule according to Warren Sharp's analysis, potentially giving Detroit the break they need after a brutal injury-plagued season.

The NFL Just Handed the Lions Their Easiest Schedule in Years – Time to Finally Cash In

May 5, 2026

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The Lions are projected to have the NFL’s easiest schedule according to Warren Sharp’s analysis, potentially giving Detroit the break they need after a brutal injury-plagued season.

Former Lions practice squad edge rusher Cam Gill is dominating the UFL with a league-leading 6.5 sacks and could return to Detroit as familiar depth option.

Lions Should Reunite With UFL Sack Leader Who Already Knows the System

May 5, 2026

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Former Lions practice squad edge rusher Cam Gill is dominating the UFL with a league-leading 6.5 sacks and could return to Detroit as familiar depth option.

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Detroit Lions Draft News

Brad Holmes Just Embarrassed the Packers and Vikings While Building Detroit’s Grittiest Draft Class in Decades

Brad Holmes Just Embarrassed Half the NFL With His Secret Draft Strategy

This Fourth Round Steal Could Be the Lions Starting WILL Linebacker Week 1

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Lions Let Another Key Defender Walk While Betting Everything on Injury-Prone McNeill

The NFL Just Handed the Lions Their Easiest Schedule in Years – Time to Finally Cash In

Lions Should Reunite With UFL Sack Leader Who Already Knows the System

Lions Let Another Key Defender Walk While Betting Everything on Injury-Prone McNeill

The NFL Just Handed the Lions Their Easiest Schedule in Years – Time to Finally Cash In

Brad Holmes Just Embarrassed the Packers and Vikings While Building Detroit’s Grittiest Draft Class in Decades

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