As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes spoke about the playoff exit to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the postseason, he now speaks about the foreseeable future. After the Lions lost offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to taking head coaching positions,

The Detroit Lions have been on a steady, upward trajectory since the 2021 season. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have built a team that is capable of making a deep run in the postseason.

The Chicago Bears introduced Ben Johnson as their new head football coach Wednesday at Halas Hall. He was the hottest name on the market coming into the search, and his work as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is the primary reason.