Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes could be fired; Lions likely to make big change after playoff hopes over

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are in the hot seat following the Detroit Lions' loss against the Minnesota Vikings

Published on: Dec 27, 2025, 05:50:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are in the hot seat following the Detroit Lions' loss against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Jared Goff and co are now out of the playoff race, and several big changes are expected.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks in a news conference after the loss vs Minnesota Vikings (AP)

Campbell was asked about the ‘bigger-picture’ after the Lions' disappointing loss vs the Vikings. He admitted that there are ‘a lot of decisions to make’.

"Yeah, I'm going to be looking at a lot. I'm going to be looking at a lot of things, because I do not like being home for the playoffs and I know our guys don't either. Again, whenever you lose, man, it takes a village. Everybody's involved, including myself. I'm always going to look at myself first. I'm always going to wish I would have given (Jared) Goff more, given those players more. On a day like today, you come out, you lose, win, doesn't matter, man. If you feel like you need to improve or can improve, you want to," Campbell said.

"Brad (Holmes) and I'll have a lot of decisions to make. A lot of things to look at, the whats, the whys, the how do we improve, because we need to improve," Campbell added.

Will Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes be fired?

It is unlikely, but anything can happen in the post-season period. Both Campbell and Holmes built a potential Super Bowl-contending team back in 2023. But the 2024 and 2025 seasons have simply been abysmal.

Losing Kevin Zeitler, and Frank Ragnow (retired) played a part in their failed runs. The Lions will now look for replacements to aid Jared Goff in 2026.

Its fair to say the 2026 preseason and next few games will decide Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes' future in Detroit.

"Every team's different every year. Even if you have the core, which you believe in and why we've got them, it's always a new team. You've got to find your own way. It's disappointing, but it is what it is," Campbell said at the end of his presser on Thursday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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