By Zicpraiz 
Brad Holmes has been the General Manager of the Detroit Lions since 2021. During his tenure, he has made several free agent signings to bolster the team’s roster. However, not all of these signings have panned out as expected. Here are the 5 worst free agent signings made by Brad Holmes as Lions GM:
- CB Cam Sutton
Signed: 2023
Contract: 3 years, $33 million
Expectations were high when Cam Sutton signed with the Lions in 2023. However, he failed to live up to the hype. Sutton played in 17 games, starting 14, but managed only one interception and six pass breakups. His lack of production and inconsistent play made him a disappointment in the Lions’ secondary.
- CB Emmanuel Moseley
Signed: 2023
Contract: 1 year
Emmanuel Moseley’s signing was seen as a low-risk, high-reward move by the Lions. However, Moseley’s injury issues continued to plague him in Detroit. He reinjured his knee on just his third snap and played in only three games over two seasons. Moseley’s inability to stay healthy made his signing a wasted opportunity for the Lions.
- S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Signed: 2023
Contract: 1 year, $8 million
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was a highly sought-after safety in free agency, and the Lions were thrilled to sign him. However, his tenure in Detroit was short-lived. Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn pec in Week 2 and was replaced by Ifeatu Melifonwu. His injury was a significant blow to the Lions’ secondary, and his signing ultimately proved to be a disappointment.
- WR Tyrell Williams
Signed: 2021
Contract: 1 year, $4 million
Tyrell Williams was expected to provide a boost to the Lions’ receiving corps in 2021. However, his season was cut short due to a concussion. Williams played in only one game before being placed on injured reserve. He was eventually waived with an injury settlement, making his signing a costly mistake for the Lions.
- WR Breshad Perriman
Signed: 2021
Contract: 1 year, $2 million
Breshad Perriman’s signing was seen as a depth move for the Lions’ receiving corps. However, Perriman failed to make an impact during training camp and was released before the start of the regular season. His inability to make the team’s 53-man roster made his signing a waste of resources for the Lions.
These five free agent signings by Brad Holmes have failed to pan out as expected, highlighting the challenges of building a competitive NFL roster through free agency.