Holmes emphasized that Detroit still has considerable cap space—about $23 million—and is actively engaging with agents to explore potential targets ahead of offseason workouts and the draft. The team may choose to wait until after the draft to sign players, but the dialogue with agents will continue beyond the draft with the aim of strengthening the roster.
Prior to this, Crosby had been a topic of interest for the Lions, with speculation dating back to the NFL combine. Reports indicated Detroit was willing to be aggressive to meet the Raiders’ trade demands, including consideration of multiple first-round picks, to land the defensive end.
The sequence of events saw Crosby traded from Las Vegas to Baltimore, a deal that ultimately fell through at the last minute. Since then, several insiders have floated the possibility of a midseason or late-preseason move for Crosby, should the Raiders shop him or if the right offer materializes.
Analysts have noted that Crosby could still move teams before the upcoming season if circumstances align, particularly as the Raiders navigate a rebuild. Even with those possibilities, the Lions’ front office continues to monitor the market and remains open to pursuing high-impact additions as the year progresses.
Detroit’s current trajectory includes three consecutive winning seasons and a position inside preseason power rankings, suggesting the team is ideally placed to capitalize on opportunistic moves. If a Super Bowl window appears, the Lions would likely consider all feasible options to reinforce their roster ahead of the trade deadline.
In summary, Holmes underscored a proactive approach: the Lions are not done adding to the roster, they remain connected with the market, and their process will stretch beyond the draft as they seek to strengthen the team for a competitive season.
