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The Detroit Lions failed to make the playoffs, and general manager Brad Holmes will soon give his thoughts as to why.
Holmes will speak to the media in his annual end-of-season news conference from the Lions' practice facility in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8. The press conference is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed on YouTube.
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Detroit finished a disappointing 2025 season at 9-8, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and finishing in last place in the NFC North. Lions coach Dan Campbell gave himself an "F" for his performance this season, while the organization fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
And that is just be the first of many big changes the Lions could make this offseason.
Though the Lions were relatively conservative in the free agent market ahead of the 2025 season, that may change in 2026 with plenty of impact free agents who could play big roles on the 2026 roster. The Lions also have the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with tons of speculation on who Detroit will select in the early rounds.
We'll have live updates from Allen Park right here, including Holmes' plans to improve the team in the offseason.
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Brad Holmes news conference live updates
This section will be updated around 4 p.m. ET.
Brad Holmes news conference livestream
Holmes will hold his end-of-season news conference at 4 p.m. ET, with a livestream available on YouTube.
Time: 4 p.m. ET.
Location: Allen Park, Michigan.
Lions free agent targets
The Lions have needs on the offensive line, with their pass rush and in their secondary, all of which can be addressed through free agency.
But who can the Lions target? Here's a list of 13 free agents Detroit should consider signing in the offseason.
Lions mock draft roundup
The Lions have the No. 17 overall pick in the upcoming draft, and there are many directions they could choose to follow with it.
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Some experts see the Lions choosing an offensive tackle with their first-round pick, with others seeing Detroit taking a cornerback. Check out our latest mock draft roundup for details.
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You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.
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