Brad Holmes’ draft admission has Lions fans fuming over missed opportunity
The Lions still have a major problem to fix.
The Detroit Lions left the 2025 NFL Draft without a premier edge-rusher, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t try to land one.
As Mike Payton of A to Z Sports points out, Lions GM Brad Holmes made some interesting comments. He said that there “were times we made attempts to get one,” and that there were times where they “couldn’t get up” in a trade.
Payton, while calling it “just a hunch” and not based on inside information, believes the Lions may have targeted Texas A&M edge-rusher Shemar Stewart.
Edge-rusher is the most sought-after position among Lions fans, with most wanting to pair somebody with All-Pro Aidan Hutchinson.
Unless the Lions choose to sign a veteran, like a reunion with Za’Darius Smith, they will have gone through the draft without significant help for Hutch.
Lions trading for Shemar Stewart would’ve been a home-run move, but it’s important to trust Brad Holmes
Stewart was selected No. 17 by the Cincinnati Bengals on draft night.
Although it can be a bit of a stretch to hear a GM say they were trying to trade and just assume you know what player it is, it’s hard to disagree with Payton’s take.
