The Detroit Lions (11-5) face the Minnesota Vikings (7-9) in Week 18 and their roster is undergoing an overhaul ahead of the postseason. Not only did they shuffle their 53-man roster to make room for players returning from injured reserve, but they also made some changes to the practice squad for depth.
There was a lot to cover this week, and in this updated look at the Lions' depth chart, we've put all of the Lions' latest roster moves in one place, separated players by position, and listed them in order of perceived importance to the team.
To improve your viewing experience, we have listed each player's number next to their name. The planned starters are printed in boldInjured players are written in italics and an asterisk* is added after the names of the newcomers.
Additionally, with the announcement of this year's Pro Bowl teams, we have added a (PB) after each Pro Bowler's name, as well as (PB-A#) after this year's Pro Bowl selections, with the number following PB-A to indicate which alternative level it is.
quarterback (3)
- Jared Goff (16) (PB-A2)
- Teddy Bridgewater (10)
- Hendon Hooker* (12)
Running back/fullback (4)
Wide receiver (5 + 1 injured)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) (PB-A1)
- Josh Reynolds (8)
- Caliph Raymond (11) (PB-A4, returnee)
- Donovan Peoples Jones (19)
- Antoine Green* (80)
- Jameson Williams (9) – Ankle, excluded
Tight End (2 + 1)
Offensive line (8 + 2)
Planned starters
OL reserves
Internal defense line (5)
EDGE Rushers (6+1)
- EDGE – Aidan Hutchinson (97) (PB)
- DE/IDL – John Cominsky (79)
- DE/IDL – Josh Paschal (93)
- EDGE – Romeo Okwara (95)
- DE/SAM – Charles Harris (53)
- DE/SAM – Julian Okwara (99)
- SAM – James Houston (41) – fibula, IR, rating clock started – ruled out
Off-the-ball linebacker (6)
- WILL – Alex Anzalone (34) (PB-A5)
- MIKE/WILL – Derrick Barnes (55)
- MIKE – Jack Campbell* (46)
- WILL – Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) (PB, special teams)
- WILL/FB – Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
- MIKE/SAM – Anthony Pittman (57)
Cornerback (5)
Star/nickel back (2)
- NB/S Brian Branch* (32)
- CB/NB Will Harris (25)
Security (4)
Kicker team (3)
- P – Jack Fox (3)
- K – Michael Badgley (17)
- LS – Jake McQuaide (43)
Kick/punt returner
- Punt Return – Kalif Raymond (11) (PB-A4); Reserves – Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
- Kick return – Khalil Dorsey (30); Reserves – Craig Reynolds (13)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs – Jack Fox (3)
- Owner – Jack Fox (3)
- Gunner – Jerry Jacobs (23) and Khalil Dorsey (30) or Kindle Vildor (29)
- Personal Protector (PP) – Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) (PB)
At-a-glance projected depth map
If you are more of a visual learner, here is an overview of what was discussed above:
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