Lions Roster Prep Under Fire | Detroit Lions News

Brad Holmes faces fire over how the Detroit Lions handled Tyrion Arnold’s sudden release amid serious Florida allegations, with reporters questioning if the team had contingency plans—or if they were caught off guard. While Holmes called himself a “pessimistic planner,” the Lions didn’t rush to sign big-name free agents or use high draft picks; instead, they brought back veteran Ennis Rakestraw and drafted Keith Abney later in the round. Critics pressed him on why Arnold wasn’t cut sooner and whether the team considered the commissioner’s exempt list. Holmes defended his roster, praising young corners like Abney and McCreary despite lingering doubts about depth and experience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/483da4d810b5a069