ThatDetroitGrit.com | Detroit Lions Fan Blog

Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

The Lions worked out former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs but didn't sign him, and this is just Brad Holmes doing his homework on a potential depth piece, not a panic move or reflection on the current roster.

Lions Work Out Trevon Diggs and You Need to Calm Down About It

August 9, 2026

3 comments

The Lions worked out former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs but didn’t sign him, and this is just Brad Holmes doing his homework on a potential depth piece, not a panic move or reflection on the current roster.

The Lions brought back Joshua Dobbs as their backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater's sudden departure, reuniting with a former practice squad member who has since bounced between six NFL teams.

Joshua Dobbs Returns to Detroit: Brad Holmes’ Genius Move or Proof the Lions Are Scrambling at Backup QB?

August 9, 2026

3 comments

The Lions brought back Joshua Dobbs as their backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater’s sudden departure, reuniting with a former practice squad member who has since bounced between six NFL teams.

The Lions need a new backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater walked away, and Gardner Minshew or Will Levis could be the best options available through trade or free agency.

Lions Backup QB Crisis: Why Brad Holmes Needs to Trade for Gardner Minshew Right Now

August 9, 2026

4 comments

The Lions need a new backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater walked away, and Gardner Minshew or Will Levis could be the best options available through trade or free agency.

SEE ALL DETROIT LIONS NEWS AND RUMORS

THE GRIT LIST VAULT

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

May 18, 2026

3 comments

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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

May 11, 2026

4 comments

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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

May 4, 2026

7 comments

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

SEE ALL GRIT LIST VAULT POSTS

Detroit Lions Draft News

The Lions need a backup plan at quarterback and the loaded 2027 draft class might force Brad Holmes to make an uncomfortable decision about life after Jared Goff.

Should the Lions Draft Their Next Franchise QB in 2027 While Goff Is Still Playing?

August 9, 2026

3 comments

The Lions need a backup plan at quarterback and the loaded 2027 draft class might force Brad Holmes to make an uncomfortable decision about life after Jared Goff.

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

4 comments

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

4 comments

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.

See All Draft Coverage →

Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Lions Work Out Trevon Diggs and You Need to Calm Down About It

Joshua Dobbs Returns to Detroit: Brad Holmes’ Genius Move or Proof the Lions Are Scrambling at Backup QB?

Lions Backup QB Crisis: Why Brad Holmes Needs to Trade for Gardner Minshew Right Now

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

Should the Lions Draft Their Next Franchise QB in 2027 While Goff Is Still Playing?

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

Lions Work Out Trevon Diggs and You Need to Calm Down About It

Joshua Dobbs Returns to Detroit: Brad Holmes’ Genius Move or Proof the Lions Are Scrambling at Backup QB?

Should the Lions Draft Their Next Franchise QB in 2027 While Goff Is Still Playing?

Active Comment Threads

Recent Comments

Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

THE GRIT LIST VAULT

Detroit Lions Draft News

Trending now