Now that all the players from the Lions 2021 NFL Draft class are onto their second contracts, it's a good time to re-grade Brad Holmes 1st draft

Now the defensive-backs coach of the Detroit Lions, Townsend works with another former Alabama cornerback, Terrion Arnold, a first-round draft choice who did not have an interception as an NFL rookie in 2024.

In what was a narrow victory for the Eagles and supporters of the controversial play, the final tally was 22 votes to ban and 10 votes to keep. Any rule change requires the approval of 24 teams, meaning it nearly got to the finish line before falling short.

This one really felt like it was going to work out and that the Detroit Lions found themselves a steal. I'm still not sure where things went wrong with Steven Gilmore and the Lions.

Questions this week include how the Lions' new coordinators will fare and defining a successful season for rookie Isaac TeSlaa.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams will be looking to carve out a consistent role in his rookie season. Williams carries a strong reputation as a run-defender, lending creedence to the fact that his primary assignment in his debut season will be to work in early downs as a run-stuffer.

Penei Sewell, listed at 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, is already one of the league's most fearsome offensive lineman. He's such a good athlete that the Lions threw a touchdown pass to him, only for it to be overturned by an ineligible man downfield penalty. Sewell told reporters that he's even bigger and stronger heading into the 2025 season.