Jake Fromm Blasts Lions After Release, Sends 6-Word Message to Jared Goff

Detroit, MI – April 25, 2025

Jake Fromm is unleashing his fury. The former Detroit Lions backup quarterback, cut on April 24 to clear roster space before the 2025 NFL Draft, ripped into the team Wednesday with a fiery rebuke, sources tell ESPN. The release, making room for potential draft picks, has Fromm seething, and he’s taking aim at his ex-teammate.

Fromm, who signed a one-year, $1.27 million deal in 2024, saw no game action, serving as Jared Goff’s third-stringer behind Hendon Hooker. The 26-year-old, a 2020 fifth-round pick, expected a shot to compete, not a sudden exit from Motown.

“They discarded me like I’m nothing,” Fromm vented to reporters, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “I gave Detroit everything—got zero back.”

Then came the stinger. Fromm posted a six-word jab at Goff on social media, hinting at strained dynamics: “Great arm, Jared, but loyalty matters.”

The Lions’ move followed a 15-2 season derailed by a playoff loss to Washington, with Holmes prioritizing cap flexibility at $42.36 million. Fromm’s release, saving $1.27 million, aligns with draft plans to bolster edge rush or guard spots.

Fromm’s brief NFL stints—Buffalo, Giants, Washington—yielded one start in 2021, a 103-yard dud for New York. Yet his 2023 practice squad grit with Washington showed he’s no quitter. “I’m a competitor, not a bystander,” he told ESPN, voice sharp.

Holmes’ roster purge, including Za’Darius Smith, reflects a win-now mentality. Fromm’s exit, though minor, stings after his quiet dedication. Rumors link him to Seattle or Atlanta as a backup option.

“I’ll show Detroit what they lost,” Fromm vowed. As the Lions chase a 2025 Super Bowl, Fromm’s next chapter could prove a point—or haunt Motown.