Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes has confirmed that the team is facing a roster headache, with seven first-round picks on the books. This includes key players like Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, and Penei Sewell. While it’s a “good problem to have,” Holmes acknowledges that the team will need to make tough decisions to retain their young talent.
Meanwhile, head coach Dan Campbell is also dealing with the departure of his trusted coordinators, including offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who has now taken the head coaching job with the division rival Chicago Bears. But Campbell isn’t backing down, issuing a friendly warning to his former assistant, saying that “friendships will be set aside” when the two teams clash in the NFC North.
The Lions have already started to address their roster, signing Sewell and quarterback Jared Goff to lucrative extensions. However, with 31 free agents, the team faces a significant overhaul. Holmes says they are prepared, with $51.9 million in cap space, but they’ll need to make tough choices to fill key positions like linebacker, cornerback, receiver, and tackle.
Despite the challenges, the Lions are determined to build on their recent success and make a push for the NFC North title. With Campbell’s fiery leadership and the team’s young talent, the upcoming battles with Ben Johnson’s Bears are sure to be must-watch events in the division.
