An updated 2023 Detroit Lions depth chart based on our observations from recent games and practices.
In Week 16, the Detroit Lions (10-4) will take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) with a chance to clinch the NFC North. The Lions will be missing a few weekly contributors, but for the most part, they have a very healthy roster, which will surely help their chances of bringing home a victory and the division title.
In this updated look at the Lions’ depth chart, we have separated all players by position and listed them in order of perceived importance to the team. To help out your viewing experience, we listed each player’s number next to their name, bolded the projected starters, italicized injured players, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Quarterback (2 + 1 inactive)
- Jared Goff (16)
- Teddy Bridgewater (10)
- Hendon Hooker* (12) — activated from the NFI list to the 53-man roster — EMERGENCY QB
Running back/Fullback (3 + 1)
- David Montgomery (5)
- Jahmyr Gibbs* (26)
- Craig Reynolds (13)
- Jason Cabinda (45), FB — knee, IR , evaluation clock started
Wide receiver (5 + 1)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
- Jameson Williams (9)
- Josh Reynolds (8)
- Kalif Raymond (11)
- Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
- Antoine Green* (80) — INACTIVE
Tight end (3 + 1)
- Sam LaPorta* (87)
- James Mitchell (82)
- Anthony Firkser (86) — elevated for this game
- Brock Wright (89) — hip, Ruled OUT
Offensive line (8 + 2)
Projected starters
- LT — Taylor Decker (68)
- LG — Jonah Jackson (73)
- C — Frank Ragnow (77) — toe/back, knee, not listed with an injury designation
- RG — Graham Glasgow (60)
- RT — Penei Sewell (58) — shoulder, not listed with an injury designation
OL Reserves
- G — Kayode Awosika (74)
- G/T — Colby Sorsdal* (75)
- T/G — Dan Skipper (70)
- G — Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) — back, IR, eligible to return at any time
- OT — Matt Nelson (67) — ankle, IR , eligible to return at any time
Interior defensive line (3 + 2)
- DT — Benito Jones (94)
- DT — Isaiah Buggs (96)
- DL — Levi Onwuzurike (91) — knee, not listed with an injury designation
- DT — Brodric Martin* (98) — INACTIVE
- DT — Alim McNeill (54) — knee, placed on IR, eligible to return in Week 18
EDGE Rushers (6 + 1)
- EDGE — Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- DE/IDL — John Cominsky (79)
- DE/IDL — Josh Paschal (93)
- EDGE — Romeo Okwara (95)
- DE/SAM — Julian Okwara (99)
- DE/SAM — Charles Harris (53)
- SAM — James Houston (41) — fibula, IR , eligible to return at any time
Off-the-ball linebacker (6 + 1)
- WILL — Alex Anzalone (34)
- MIKE — Jack Campbell* (46)
- WILL/FB — Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
- WILL — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42)
- MIKE/SAM — Anthony Pittman (57)
- MIKE/SAM — Trevor Nowaske* (59)
- MIKE/WILL — Derrick Barnes (55) — shoulder, Doubtful — INACTIVE
Cornerback (3 + 2)
- Cameron Sutton (1)
- Khalil Dorsey (30)
- Kindle Vildor (29)
- Steven Gilmore* (24) — INACTIVE
- Jerry Jacobs (23) — hamstring, Ruled OUT
Star/Nickelback (3)
- NB/S — Brian Branch* (32)
- CB/NB Will Harris (25)
- NB Chase Lucas (27)
Safety (3 + 1)
- Kerby Joseph (31)
- Ifeatu Melifonwu (6)
- Tracy Walker (21)
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) — Pectoral, IR , evaluation clock started
Kicking team (3)
- P — Jack Fox (3)
- K — Michael Badgley (17) — elevated for this game
- LS — Jake McQuaide (43)
Kick/Punt returners
- Punt return — Kalif Raymond (11); reserve — Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
- Kick return — Khalil Dorsey (30); reserve — Craig Reynolds (13)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs — Jack Fox (3)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Gunner — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Chase Lucas (27) or Kindle Vildor (29)
- Personal protector (PP) — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42)
At-a-glance projected depth chart
If you’re more of a visual learner, here’s an at-a-glance look at what was discussed above:
