Colton Pouncy

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Colton Pouncy

The Lions have had at least one undrafted free agent make their initial 53-man roster each of the last 15 years, which includes the first four seasons of the Brad Holmes-Dan Campbell era. They do a good job giving UDFAs a fair shake, and even UDFAs who didn't make the initial roster have managed to settle into a role in Detroit. Some of the standouts over the years include Brock Wright, Jerry Jacobs, Hogan Hatten and Trevor Nowaske - three of whom played significant snaps last year.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Colton Pouncy

The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Detroit Lions added seven new players to a championship-caliber roster. Where do they fit in? What does it mean for returning players? What battles lie ahead? Let's discuss with a post-draft depth chart. Programming note: This depth chart won't list every player, as we look to focus on starters and key reserves. It's just an attempt to gauge where things are at for each position. QuarterbackNo, the Lions did not draft Shadeur Sanders.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Colton Pouncy

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Brad Holmes, for the final time this weekend, was on hand Saturday to put a bow on the 2025 NFL Draft, after welcoming seven new players to the Detroit Lions franchise he's overseen for five of these events now. However, it wouldn't be draft weekend without Holmes defending his selections and process, despite his track record of success.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Colton Pouncy

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24 with seven picks over the three-day draft. They made Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams their top pick at No. 28, then turned their attention to offense in Rounds 2 and 3. They traded picks 60 and 130 to the Denver Broncos to move up to select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge at No. 57. They also earned pick No. 230 (seventh round) in the trade.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Colton Pouncy

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions war room were spotted wearing hoodies that read "HWS" - height, weight, speed - crossed out. The Lions typically coordinate their apparel during draft weekend. They've worn "positional villain" hoodies. They've collectively worn Dan Campbell jerseys, perhaps an ode to drafting Dan Campbell guys. So when Holmes emerged Friday at the end of night two, he explained the latest draft-related message.