The Detroit Lions signed all seven draft picks including first-round tackle Blake Miller plus nine undrafted free agents, with jersey numbers assigned and OTAs starting soon.
Detroit Lions second-round edge rusher Derrick Moore landed a fully guaranteed $11.426 million contract as the team locks up nearly their entire draft class with only first-rounder Blake Miller remaining unsigned.
The Lions signed all their day three draft picks with fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney's contract looking like highway robbery after he was projected to go in the second round.
Brad Holmes nearly overpaid massively to trade up six spots for Derrick Moore before the Giants saved him from his worst deal by saying no.
Brad Holmes almost traded three picks to move up 13 spots for Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore before getting him seven picks later with a much smaller investment.
The Detroit Lions face another potential summer-long contract standoff with second-round pick Derrick Moore after the Tate Ratledge saga dragged until July.
Holmes and Campbell built a deeper, more balanced Lions roster through smart free agency moves and a draft class of immediate contributors, creating a team ready to compete for January success.
Brad Holmes has maintained sky-high approval ratings throughout his tenure as Lions GM, but after a step backward season, it's time to check where Detroit fans stand on their franchise-transforming executive.
Detroit Lions fans can turn anything into a quarterback fight, especially the hot Lions trade Anthony Richardson scenario. Say “backup QB” out loud, mention a former first-round talent on the trade market, and the whole room starts cooking. That was…
Drew Petzing's offensive philosophy promises more gadget plays and deep shots for the Lions while Brad Holmes plans to keep LaPorta and Branch long-term and eventually draft a future quarterback.
