Brad Holmes Provides State of the Detroit Lions on Good Morning Football

The roster also received significant attention.

The Lions focused heavily on rebuilding depth in the trenches, reshaping the offensive line, and adding competition throughout the defense during both free agency and the draft.

Brad Holmes believes Lions roster is deeper than ever

While Holmes acknowledged there are never guarantees in the NFL, he sounded confident in the roster Detroit has assembled entering 2026.

“So, we took a long, hard look at a lot of things,” Holmes explained. “We made some tweaks and adjustments, but we really felt good about the things that we’re able to do from a roster standpoint through free agency and the draft.”

Then came perhaps the biggest statement of the interview.

“And look, no one has a crystal ball, but I will say that this is probably the deepest that we’ve been, probably on both sides of the line of scrimmage.”

That comment stands out considering how much the Lions have invested in those areas under Holmes and Dan Campbell.

Offensive line and secondary remain major focus

Holmes specifically pointed to the offensive line and secondary as areas where the team improved.

“We were able to get younger on the offensive line,” Holmes said. “We got a lot of good depth in the secondary and on the defense as a whole. So, with what we already had established on offense, we feel really, really good about where we’re at right now.”

That confidence helps explain many of Detroit’s offseason decisions.

The Lions did not just want to patch holes. They wanted to build a deeper, more complete roster capable of handling the long grind of an NFL season.

Detroit Lions entering pivotal 2026 season

The pressure is real entering 2026.

After reaching contender status, expectations inside Detroit have changed. Missing the playoffs was viewed internally as unacceptable, and Holmes’ comments made that crystal clear.

Now, the Lions believe they have responded the right way.

Whether those changes translate into a return to the postseason remains to be seen.

But based on Holmes’ comments, Detroit believes this roster may be stronger and deeper than any group they have built during his tenure.