Brad Holmes: Lions 'couldn't afford' to keep Za'Darius Smith due to upcoming contracts
The Detroit Lions making a move to acquire veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith in the middle of last season was applauded ...
Lions GM Brad Holmes on cutting Za'Darius Smith: 'Couldn't afford it'
Lions general manager Brad Holmes shared why the team cut Za'Darius Smith. "We couldn't afford it. That's the bottom line.
Brad Holmes: Jahmyr Gibbs can carry entire load, this setup will prolong his longevity
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions in offensive touches during the 2024 season, but that might not have been the case if ...
Brad Holmes on Lions’ 2025 offseason moves, free agency, Za’Darius Smith and more
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Brad Holmes took a seat in a white chair near the courtyard of The Breakers Palm Beach early Monday ...
Brad Holmes: If Lions' Hendon Hooker wants to keep spot 'then win the No. 2 quarterback job'
The Lions signed journeyman QB Kyle Allen to compete for the backup job behind Jared Goff this summer, and fans immediately ...
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Lions on decision not to retain veteran pass rusher: ‘We couldn’t afford it’
Cutting ties with Smith saved the Lions a little more than $11 million over the next two seasons. Many raised an eyebrow at ...
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NFL executive a part of NCAT spring commencement
Brad Holmes, a trailblazing NFL football executive and general manager of the Detroit Lions, will return to his alma mater, ...
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‘Couldn’t afford it’: Lions GM Brad Holmes explains release of Za’Darius Smith
On a few occasions this offseason, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has detailed the painstaking process that led to ...
Lions DC Praises Alabama For Developing Terrion Arnold
Wherever a football player lands in the NFL, the habits that were learned during their college days are surely carried over.