Lions' Brad Holmes: This season was a failure

5 big things from Brad Holmes’ end-of-season news conference

ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes took accountability for his team’s failings during his end-of-season news conference. Even if he couldn’t say what, exactly, he failed at. Related Articles Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says 10 candidates to fill Lions’ vacant offensive coordinator job Lions part ways with offensive…

Lions' Brad Holmes: This season was a failure

The Lions general manager faced the media after the team missed the playoffs following back to back appearances.

Detroit Lions’ General Manager Brad Holmes Grades Season as Failure in Final Press Conference

Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJR Jan. 8, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions’ General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media at his end of season press conference.ALLEN PARK, MI ~ Detroit Lions’ General Manager Brad Holmes did not hold back on his personal evaluation at his last press conference of the NFL season, grading the year as an overall failure after missing the playoffs. Holmes also spoke on the open offensive coordinator position, thanking for…

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes answers questions at year-end presser

Best photos as Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes answers questions at year-end presser in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Brad Holmes Takes Accountability Following Lions’ Disappointing 2025

The disappointment of the 2025 season weighed heavily on the Detroit Lions organization, and general manager Brad Holmes made it clear he isn’t deflecting blame. During his season-ending availability, Holmes delivered one of his most candid self-evaluations since taking over in Detroit, and it started with accountability. “Before I look at anything, I look at myself,” Holmes said. “So, I have to do a better job. Obviously, haven’t been good eno…

5 questions we want answered in Lions GM Brad Holmes’ press conference

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is currently scheduled to have his end-of-season press conference on Thursday. Many Lions fans are eagerly anticipating this press conference after a frustrating end to the 2025 season. There is a palpable eagerness to see what Holmes will say about with some of the moves he did (and didn’t make) the past year for a season that failed to meet expectations in nearly every single way. Here are the five thi…