By Saturday at 4:00 pm EST, the Detroit Lions are required to have their roster reduced to 53-players and we at Lions Wire will be updating this page with every move. So, be sure to bookmark this page and check back for live updates as they happen.
In past seasons, general manager Bob Quinn hasn’t wasted time in making decisions, often releasing players on Friday, then rounding out his final decisions on Saturday.
Roster Total: 80
Last updated: Friday 11:00 am EST
Relevant reading material
- Erik Schlitt’s final 53-man projection
- NFL practice squad rule changes and how they impact the Lions
- Revisiting the 10 questions Erik Schlitt wanted answered during training camp
- Jeff Risdon’s 5 bold predictions for the Lions final 53-man roster
Quarterback (3)
Matthew Stafford
Chase Daniel
David Blough
Running back (8)
Kerryon Johnson
D’Andre Swift
Ty Johnson
Jason Huntley
Jason Cabinda (FB/LB)
Bo Scarbrough
Jonathan Williams
Wes Hills
Nick Bawden (FB) — placed on injured reserve
Wide receiver (9)
Kenny Golladay
Marvin Jones Jr.
Danny Amendola
Marvin Hall
Jamal Agnew
Quintez Cephus
Tom Kennedy
Victor Bolden
Chris Lacy
Tight end (5)
T.J. Hockenson
Jesse James
Isaac Nauta
Hunter Bryant
Matt Sokol
Offensive line (12)
Taylor Decker
Joe Dahl
Frank Ragnow
Jonah Jackson
Hal Vaitai
Tyrell Crosby
Logan Stenberg
Kenny Wiggins
Oday Abouoshi
Beau Benzschawel
Dan Skipper
Matt Nelson
Interior defensive line (9)
Da’Shawn Hand
Danny Shelton
Nick Williams
Kevin Strong
John Penisini
Frank Herron
Kevin Wilkins
Albert Huggins
Olive Sagapolu
Jashon Cornell — placed on injured reserve
EDGE players (5)
Trey Flowers
Romeo Okwara
Julian Okwara
Austin Bryant (PUP)
Will Clarke
Linebackers (8)
Jamie Collins
Jarrad Davis
Jahlani Tavai
Christian Jones
Reggie Ragland
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Elijah Lee
Anthony Pittman
Corner (8)
Desmond Trufant
Justin Coleman
Jeff Okudah
Amani Oruwariye
Tony McRae
Darryl Roberts
Dee Virgin
Mike Ford
Safety (8)
Tracy Walker
Duron Harmon
Will Harris
Jayron Kearse (suspended 3 games)
C.J. Moore
Miles Killebrew
Jalen Elliott
Bobby Price
Special teams (5)
Matt Prater (K)
Jack Fox (P)
Arryn Siposs (P)
Don Muhlbach (LS)
Steve Wirtel (LS)
