The Lions attacked their biggest needs by taking Blake Miller at 17, trading up for pass rusher Derrick Moore, and loading up on defensive depth to fix the trenches on both sides.
Brad Holmes earns top NFC North draft grades despite Lions picking late, systematically building through the trenches while division rivals make questionable moves.
The Lions shocked everyone by actually drafting for their biggest needs, but nose tackle remains a glaring hole that could derail their run defense plans.
The Lions surprisingly drafted for need but still have glaring holes at nose tackle and linebacker depth that could test even the most patient fans.
Brad Holmes picks up Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option while declining Jack Campbell's due to a CBA loophole that would overpay the linebacker like an edge rusher.
Brad Holmes makes brilliant cap management moves by picking up Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option while declining Jack Campbell's expensive Pro Bowl-inflated deal.
Brad Holmes reached on six picks and found one steal in Keith Abney II, showing the Lions GM trusts his board and goes after his guys regardless of consensus rankings.
The Lions are hosting veteran receivers James Proche and Scotty Miller for workouts as GM Brad Holmes continues shopping for depth additions to an already deep receiving corps.
The Lions are meeting with speedy veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller as Brad Holmes continues collecting fast players who can stretch the field and contribute on special teams.
The Lions' UDFA class features several players with legitimate roster potential, including a versatile defensive back from USF, a run-blocking tight end, and an HBCU linebacker who dominated with a massive contract.
