Brad Holmes
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Brad Holmes (born July 29, 1979) is an American football executive who is the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams in various executive roles from 2003 to 2020. Holmes was named the 2023 PFWA Executive of the Year.[3]
Education and playing career
Holmes attended
Executive career
Holmes worked for
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
In 2003, Holmes was hired by the
In 2013, Holmes was promoted to director of college scouting.[2] In this role, Holmes was integral in the acquisition of Rams "Mob Squad" Pro Bowlers Aaron Donald, Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Cooper Kupp, Pharoh Cooper, and Cory Littleton.[10]
Detroit Lions
On January 14, 2021, Holmes was named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions.[11] Holmes signed a five-year contract, succeeding prior general manager Bob Quinn.[12] Holmes' first transaction as general manager was trading longtime franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two first round picks, and a third round pick.[13]
Personal life
Holmes is the son of
References
- ^ a b "Holmes story an inspiration to others". The A&T Register. December 12, 2001. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Thomas, Jim (May 17, 2013). "Snead completes makeover of Rams scouting department". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Brad Holmes named PFWA's 2023 NFL Executive of the Year". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Hooper, Ernest (January 30, 2019). "Hooper: Rams scouting director traces roots back to Chamberlain". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Birkett, Dave (January 14, 2021). "Detroit Lions hire Rams' Brad Holmes, a 'proven leader,' as next general manager". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Aggie Star's Work on the Field and in the Classroom Put Him in the NFL". The Alumni Times - N.C. State A&T State University Alumni Newsletter. April 29, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ Yahoo. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Cleveland/LA/St. Louis Rams Executives and Owners". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Coats, Bill (May 30, 2009). "Rams GM makes changes He replaces three scouts, gets new director of security". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Rams scouting director Brad Holmes to become Detroit Lions general manager". Los Angeles Times. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes to become team's new Executive Vice President and General Manager". www.detroitlions.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Patra, Kevin. "Lions agree to terms with Brad Holmes on five-year deal as new GM". NFL.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Rothstein, Michael. "In first big move as GM, Lions' Brad Holmes pulls off blockbuster in Matthew Stafford trade". ESPN.
- ^ a b "The Official Site of the Detroit Lions". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Birkett, Dave (January 17, 2021). "New Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes has superpowers: 'You've got a special one'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 19, 2021.