{
  "id": 20068257,
  "title": "Brad Holmes Fires Back at Critics Over Detroit Lions Trade Deadline Decisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/brad-holmes-fires-back-at-critics-over-detroit-lions-trade-deadline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brad-holmes-fires-back-critics-225345404.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes addressed the criticism surrounding his decisions during the NFL trade deadline. Speaking exclusively to The Athletic, Holmes dismissed concerns that the team had become complacent. He emphasized that the Lions made the moves they did because they liked the players involved, which he said doesn't indicate a lack of work ethic or commitment. Holmes added that the organization doesn't make trades to satisfy outside expectations, but rather to do what's best for them. He believes the Lions' roster is improving and still has room to grow, and he remains committed to developing talent and protecting future assets.",
  "summary": "Brad Holmes fires back at critics of the Detroit Lions' quiet NFL trade deadline, denying complacency and explaining his confidence in the roster.",
  "key_points": [
    "General manager Brad Holmes responded to trade deadline criticism.",
    "Decisions based on liking players, not work ethic or expectations.",
    "Lions roster improving, room for growth, committed to development."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}