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Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes is an American football executive who serves as executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He joined the Lions in 2021 after previously working in scouting and personnel roles with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams.

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Leadership Role

Jan 14, 2021

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Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions

Brad Holmes serves as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions, a role he has held since January 2021. In this capacity, he oversees all football operations and reporting directly to Principal Owner Sheila Ford…

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Mar 12, 2026

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Absence of Federal Political Contributions

A search of Federal Election Commission (FEC) records for 'Brad Holmes' or 'Bradley Holmes' associated with the Detroit Lions or Los Angeles Rams yields no results for direct contributions to federal candidates or political action committe…

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Donations

Mar 12, 2026

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Absence of Federal Political Contributions

A search of Federal Election Commission (FEC) records for 'Brad Holmes' or 'Bradley Holmes' associated with the Detroit Lions or Los Angeles Rams yields no results for direct contributions to federal candidates or political action committees.

Notes: Search conducted across 2016-2024 cycles.

Agent rationale

The lack of financial support for either political party is a strong indicator of a neutral political posture or a desire to remain apolitical in a public-facing executive role.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Mar 12, 2024)

    No results found for Brad Holmes in professional sports context.

Leadership Role

Jan 14, 2021

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Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions

Brad Holmes serves as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions, a role he has held since January 2021. In this capacity, he oversees all football operations and reporting directly to Principal Owner Sheila Ford Hamp.

Notes: Official appointment date.

Agent rationale

This establishes his primary professional identity and institutional context. As a high-level NFL executive, his public persona is strictly professional and non-partisan, which is a neutral signal.

Sources

  1. Detroit Lions Official Site (Jan 14, 2021)

    Brad Holmes was named the Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager on Jan. 14, 2021.