Lions extend Campbell, Holmes through 2027

The Detroit Lions have agreed to contract extensions with head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, the club announced Thursday.

"We are thrilled to have Brad and Dan under contract for the next four seasons," Lions owner Sheila Hamp said in a statement. "They have been the driving force behind the rebuild of our football team and the success that we have enjoyed. The continuity they provide for our football program will continue to be the key to our future success on the field."

The pair helped lead the Lions to a 12-5 mark in 2023, tying the franchise's record for wins in a season. Detroit took home its first NFC North division win to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Lions also won their first playoff game since the 1991 campaign in a 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Detroit went 3-13-1 in Campbell's first season at the helm in 2021 before improving to 9-8 in 2022.

Holmes and Co. have drafted Pro Bowlers Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta, among others, since joining the Lions.

Detroit currently holds the No. 29 overall pick in April's draft after falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship.

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