Detroit Lions receive high offseason grade from ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
ESPN awarded the Detroit Lions a B grade for their offseason efforts, ranking them ninth in the NFL. Analyst Seth Walder commended the front office, led by Brad Holmes, for effective decision-making despite significant roster changes. A noteworthy trade involved sending running back David Montgomery to Houston for draft picks and an offensive lineman. However, Walder questioned the team’s four-year contract extension for linebacker Jack Campbell, though he found it justifiable. The Lions added new talent while witnessing departures including Montgomery and others. They aim to build upon this offseason as training camps approach next month.
- •ESPN gave the Lions a B grade, ranking ninth in the NFL.
- •Brad Holmes praised for offseason decision-making.
- •Lions traded David Montgomery for draft picks and lineman.
- •Jack Campbell signed a four-year, $81 million extension.
- •Lions aim to integrate new players before training camps.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN Grades Detroit Lions Offseason
"ESPN gave the Detroit Lions one of the NFL's highest offseason grades, praising Brad Holmes' work while questioning one major move.
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