In this comprehensive look at the Detroit Lions roster, we will be examining not only the positional depth chart but also looking at who coaches will turn to in specific situations, including who will step up in case of injury.
Here’s a look at how the Lions roster sets up for their Week 3 matchup at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Note — you will see some players listed more than once as they have multiple roles.
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford (9)
David Blough (10)
Jeff Driskel (2) — Emergency QB
Running back
Kerryon Johnson (33)
Ty Johnson (31)
J.D. McKissic (41)
Paul Perkins (26) — likely inactive with only a few days on the roster
Nick Bawden (46) — Fullback
Third down back
Ty Johnson (31) — Speed option
J.D. McKissic (41) — Gadget option
Wide receiver
Kenny Golladay (19)
Marvin Jones Jr. (11)
Danny Amendola (80)
Travis Fulgham (14) — Was inactive last two weeks
Marvin Hall (17)
Slot receiver
Danny Amendola (80)
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Marvin Hall (17)
Tight end
Jesse James (83)
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Logan Thomas (82)
Starting offensive line
Taylor Decker (68) — LT — Questionable
Joe Dahl (66) — LG
Frank Ragnow (77) — C
Graham Glasgow (60) — RG
Rick Wagner (71) — RT
Starting offensive line if Decker can’t go
Tyrell Crosby (65) — LT
Joe Dahl (66) — LG
Frank Ragnow (77) — C
Graham Glasgow (60) — RG
Rick Wagner (71) — RT
Reserve offensive line
Tyrell Crosby (65) — LT
Kenny Wiggins (79) — LG, RT
Graham Glasgow (60) — C
Oday Aboushi (76) — RG
Beau Benzschawel (63) — Emergency IOL
Interior defensive line
Damon Harrison (98) — NT
Mike Daniels (96) — 3T
A’Shawn Robinson (91) — 3T
Kevin Strong (92) — 3T
Da’Shawn Hand (93) — Ruled OUT
Defensive end
Trey Flowers (90)
Romeo Okwara (95)
Pass rushing linebacker
Devon Kennard (42) — JACK
Christian Jones (52) — SAM/JACK
Off-the-ball linebacker
Jarrad David (40) — MIKE — Questionable
Jahlani Tavai (51) — MIKE, WILL
Christian Jones (52) — WILL, MIKE
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — MIKE, WILL
Miles Killebrew (35) — WILL
Cornerback
Darius Slay (23)
Rashaan Melvin (29) — Questionable
Justin Coleman (27)
Jamal Agnew (39)
Amani Oruwariye (24) — inactive last two weeks
Mike Ford (38) — primarily special teams, emergency CB
Dee Virgin (30) — special teams only
Slot cornerback
Justin Coleman (27)
Jamal Agnew (39)
Safety
Quandre Diggs (28)
Tracy Walker (21)
Tavon Wilson (32)
Will Harris (25)
C.J. Moore (49) — Questionable
Third-safety
Will Harris (25)
Tavon Wilson (32)
Kicking team
Matt Prater (5) — placekicker
Sam Martin (6) — punter, kickoffs, holder
Don Muhlbach (48) — long snapper
Kick returns
Jamal Agnew (39) — punt and kick returner (until we learn otherwise)
J.D. McKissic (41) — reserve kick returner
Danny Amendola (80) — reserve punt returner
Marvin Hall (17) — reserve kick and punt returner (he may be higher)
Kick coverage
C.J. Moore (49) — gunner (Questionable)
Dee Virgin (30) — gunner
Mike Ford (38) — reserve gunner — if Moore can’t go, Ford is next up
Will Harris (25) — five-phase specialist
Miles Killebrew (35) — five-phase specialist
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
Teams final injury reports
Lions injury designations, Update: Hand ruled OUT
