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Article5 takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes post-cuts press conference
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The Lions have previously stated their interest in getting long-term deals done with Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch. However, injuries have complicated matters—whereas Detroit has already extended Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, two players drafted the same year. On Wednesday, Holmes reiterated that he wants both LaPorta and Branch to be part of this team's long-term plans. 'We still want to keep those guys around. Those plans haven't changed,' Holmes said.
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LaPorta still part of long-term plans despite injury delays; extension talks ongoing.

Tight end Sam LaPorta remains a long-term priority for the Lions despite injury complications delaying contract extension talks. Holmes reiterated the team's commitment: 'We still want to keep those guys around. Those plans haven't changed,' though he acknowledged 'There's a couple factors that we've still got to sort through.' This contrasts with Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, who were already extended despite being drafted the same year.

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