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Lions GM Brad Holmes on cutting Za'Darius Smith

Detroit Lions 'couldn't afford' to keep Za'Darius Smith, open to a return

The Detroit Lions' decision to cut Za'Darius Smith this offseason came down to one thing – money. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the Lions simply could not afford to keep Smith and the $11 million he was due to paid in 2025 in base salary and bonuses.

Lions Wire on MSN · 1h

Brad Holmes: Lions 'couldn't afford' to keep Za'Darius Smith due to upcoming contracts

The Lions traded a 5th-round pick in 2025 and 6th-round pick in 2026 to acquire Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick in November following the season-ending injury to Aidan Hutchinson. Smith had big shoes to fill but ultimately came up short as the rest of the defense's injuries were too much to overcome in the postseason.

The New York Times · 8h

Brad Holmes on Lions’ 2025 offseason moves, free agency, Za’Darius Smith and more

Brad Holmes took a seat in a white chair near the courtyard of The Breakers Palm Beach early Monday morning, ready to answer what came his way. He was there to talk about the 2025 NFL offseason, what he and his staff have done so far,

Former Lions DE John Cominsky announces medical retirement

USA TODAY · 5h

Ex-Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky announces medical retirement after missing 2024 season

Free agent defensive end John Cominsky, a member of the Detroit Lions the past three seasons, announced Monday he is medically retiring from the NFL.

Yahoo! Sports · 5h

Barberton native, Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky announces NFL retirement

Barberton native John Cominsky played five seasons in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. He announced his retirement Monday.

Detroit News · 7h

‘Proud of the career I had’: Former Lions DE John Cominsky announces medical retirement

John Cominsky, who spent the last three seasons with the Detroit Lions, announced his medical retirement Monday.

Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2025 guide

The New York Times · 19h

Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2025 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

The Detroit Lions have the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Lions own seven total picks in the seven-round draft. Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft. • Round 1: April 24, 8 p.m. ET • Rounds 2-3: April 25, 7 p.m. ET • Rounds 4-7: April 26, noon ET

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 9h

Detroit Lions could target two Michigan Wolverine defenders in NFL Draft

There's little doubt that the Detroit Lions are keenly aware of the defensive talent in Ann Arbor. Year after year, the Michigan Wolverines produce some of the

Yahoo Sports · 12h

Lions mock draft round up for the end of March: Which players are projected to Detroit?

"Will the Lions pass on Donovan Ezeiruaku for someone a little larger? Maybe. But there's no denying that Ezeiruaku is worthy of being a first-round pick. Ezeiruaku is a high-effort player who can make an immediate impact rushing the passer opposite Aidan Hutchinson."

Lions, Jameson Williams

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Brad Holmes: Lions will 'most likely' pick up fifth-year option on WR Jameson Williams

Lions will 'most likely' pick up fifth-year option on WR Jameson Williams, which would keep Jamo in Detroit through the 2026 season

CBSSports.com · 8h

Lions' Jameson Williams: Should get fifth-year option

The Lions likely will exercise their fifth-year option on Williams this spring, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. The Lions have until May 1 to exercise an option that would guarantee Williams a salary around $15.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 11h

Lions 'most likely' will exercise 5th-year option on Jameson Williams, extension uncertain

If the Lions exercise the option on his rookie contract, Jameson Williams will be under team control through 2026.

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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Aidan Hutchinson’s Emotional Reaction to Sudden Retirement of Lions Teammate

Detroit Lions superstar defensive end Aidan Hutchinson doesn’t know a world in which John Cominsky isn’t his NFL teammate.

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Veteran Lions lineman retires from the NFL due to injuries

A veteran Lions player has decided to hang up his cleats and call it a career. Defensive lineman John Cominsky posted on his ...

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If the Detroit Lions have their way, the Beast Quake might not have happened to the Saints

Sean Payton, in theory, should have every reason to back the Detroit Lions’ rule proposal that would change the NFL’s playoff ...

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Detroit Lions land global marketing rights in Brazil

The Lions added Brazil to their international marketing rights, in addition to existing rights in Austria, Canada, Germany ...

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The Detroit Lions add Brazil as a marketing partner location

During the NFL owners' meetings on Monday, it was announced that the Lions have picked up Brazil as a strategic marketing ...

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Lions Trade Pitch Gives Up First Rounder to Land an All-Pro Solution to Their Pass Rush Problem

A new trade pitch would see the Detroit Lions give up their first-round pick to land the second edge rusher that their ...

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Jim Harbaugh makes bold prediction for Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson

That run ultimately culminated in a National Championship win in the 2023 season. It goes without saying that Harbaugh has a ...

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