Detroit Lions promote four executives in front office restructuring
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, the Detroit Lions announced several promotions within their front office. Dwayne Joseph is now vice president of player personnel, and Rob Lohman has been elevated to vice president of roster operations. Joe Kelleher has been promoted to director of pro scouting, while Mark Olson becomes assistant director of college scouting. These changes aim to strengthen the personnel department under general manager Brad Holmes, who emphasizes a draft-and-develop strategy for roster construction. The Lions are committed to maintaining continuity and retaining talented evaluators to support their ongoing efforts as a Super Bowl contender.
- •Dwayne Joseph becomes vice president of player personnel.
- •Rob Lohman promoted to vice president of roster operations.
- •Joe Kelleher is now director of pro scouting.
- •Mark Olson elevated to assistant director of college scouting.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Shakeup Front Office With Four Notable Moves
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce Several Front Office Promotions
"The Detroit Lions announce notable moves to their front office before the team’s first preseason game. The team gave promotions to Dwayne Joseph, Rob Lohman, Joe Kelleher, and Mark Olson.Joseph was named the Vice President of Player Personnel. Lohman was named the Vice President of Roster Operations. Kelleher was named the Director of Pro Scouting, […] The post Lions Shakeup Front Office With Four Notable Moves appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Lions continue to make changes behind the scenes as Brad Holmes strengthens the personnel department that has helped reshape the franchise. According to Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, the Lions have promoted Dwayne Joseph, Rob Lohman, Joe…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:45 PMLions Shakeup Front Office With Four Notable Moves
The Detroit Lions announce notable moves to their front office before the team’s first preseason game. The team gave promotions to Dwayne Joseph, Rob Lohman, Joe Kelleher, and Mark Olson.Joseph was named the Vice President of Player Personnel. Lohman was named the Vice President of Roster Operations. Kelleher was named the Director of Pro Scouting, […] The post Lions Shakeup Front Office With Four Notable Moves appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:34 PMDetroit Lions Announce Several Front Office Promotions
The Detroit Lions continue to make changes behind the scenes as Brad Holmes strengthens the personnel department that has helped reshape the franchise. According to Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, the Lions have promoted Dwayne Joseph, Rob Lohman, Joe…
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