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Brad Holmes locked up Jahmyr Gibbs with a massive extension, but now the Lions GM faces the real challenge of affording Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta without blowing up the cap.

Gibbs Got His Bag—Can the Lions Afford to Keep Branch and LaPorta or Is Cap Hell Coming?

August 6, 2026

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Brad Holmes locked up Jahmyr Gibbs with a massive extension, but now the Lions GM faces the real challenge of affording Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta without blowing up the cap.

The Lions' loaded roster has 41 locked-in spots and 50 players battling for just 12 remaining openings, creating the most competitive training camp in years.

50 Players Fighting for 12 Spots: The Bloodbath Nobody’s Talking About

August 6, 2026

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The Lions’ loaded roster has 41 locked-in spots and 50 players battling for just 12 remaining openings, creating the most competitive training camp in years.

Jahmyr Gibbs is back at Lions practice taking reps before a contract extension is announced, signaling Brad Holmes is close to locking up one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers without the drama.

Gibbs Suited Up at Allen Park: Deal Coming Today and Holmes Just Played This Perfectly

August 6, 2026

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Jahmyr Gibbs is back at Lions practice taking reps before a contract extension is announced, signaling Brad Holmes is close to locking up one of the NFL’s most dynamic playmakers without the drama.

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Protected: Holmes Rebuilt the Defense, the Schedule Dropped, and Someone Put Campbell on a Hot Seat List

May 18, 2026

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Protected: Holmes Spoke, the Schedule Looms, and the Linebackers Are Still a Thing

May 11, 2026

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Protected: Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, and a Front Office That Just Changed How It Operates

May 4, 2026

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Detroit Lions Draft News

The Lions' 2024 draft class looks like a complete whiff with only Ennis Rakestraw Jr. showing promise while the rest of the picks struggle or fall behind on the depth chart.

Lions 2024 Draft Class Is a Disaster and Rakestraw Is Our Only Hope Left

August 4, 2026

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The Lions’ 2024 draft class looks like a complete whiff with only Ennis Rakestraw Jr. showing promise while the rest of the picks struggle or fall behind on the depth chart.

Brad Holmes stuck to his board and got his guy Blake Miller at 17, executed the plan on Derek Moore over Zion Young, and landed three of five top day three targets in a draft that fell perfectly for Detroit.

Brad Holmes Didn’t Get Lucky: He Got Exactly Who He Wanted and the Receipts Prove It

July 31, 2026

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Brad Holmes stuck to his board and got his guy Blake Miller at 17, executed the plan on Derek Moore over Zion Young, and landed three of five top day three targets in a draft that fell perfectly for Detroit.

Holmes and Campbell didn't have a crystal ball on Terrion Arnold, and the cornerback options everyone says they missed never actually existed.

Did Brad Holmes Need a Crystal Ball or Do Lions Fans Just Need Someone to Blame for the Terrion Arnold Disaster?

July 25, 2026

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Holmes and Campbell didn’t have a crystal ball on Terrion Arnold, and the cornerback options everyone says they missed never actually existed.

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Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

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Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Gibbs Got His Bag—Can the Lions Afford to Keep Branch and LaPorta or Is Cap Hell Coming?

50 Players Fighting for 12 Spots: The Bloodbath Nobody’s Talking About

Gibbs Suited Up at Allen Park: Deal Coming Today and Holmes Just Played This Perfectly

THE GRIT LIST VAULT

Protected: Holmes Rebuilt the Defense, the Schedule Dropped, and Someone Put Campbell on a Hot Seat List

Protected: Holmes Spoke, the Schedule Looms, and the Linebackers Are Still a Thing

Protected: Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, and a Front Office That Just Changed How It Operates

Detroit Lions Draft News

Lions 2024 Draft Class Is a Disaster and Rakestraw Is Our Only Hope Left

Brad Holmes Didn’t Get Lucky: He Got Exactly Who He Wanted and the Receipts Prove It

Did Brad Holmes Need a Crystal Ball or Do Lions Fans Just Need Someone to Blame for the Terrion Arnold Disaster?

Gibbs Got His Bag—Can the Lions Afford to Keep Branch and LaPorta or Is Cap Hell Coming?

50 Players Fighting for 12 Spots: The Bloodbath Nobody’s Talking About

Gibbs Suited Up at Allen Park: Deal Coming Today and Holmes Just Played This Perfectly

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