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 12 matchup in Washington.
Note — you will see some players listed more than once as they have multiple roles.
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford (9) — Ruled OUT
Jeff Driskel (2) — Will get his third start as a Lion
David Blough (10)
Running back
Bo Scarbrough (43)
J.D. McKissic (41)
Ty Johnson (31)
Third down back
J.D. McKissic (41) — Change of pace
Jamal Agnew (39) — Gadget option
H-back/Fullback
Isaac Nauta (89) — Added to the active roster Saturday
Wide receiver
Kenny Golladay (19)
Marvin Jones Jr. (11)
Danny Amendola (80)
Marvin Hall (17)
Slot receiver
Danny Amendola (80)
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Tight end
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Jesse James (83)
Logan Thomas (82)
Isaac Nauta (89)
Starting offensive line with Frank Ragnow ruled OUT
Taylor Decker (68) — LT
Joe Dahl (66) — LG
Graham Glasgow (60) — C
Kenny Wiggins (79) — RG
Rick Wagner (71) — RT — Not listed with an injury designation
Frank Ragnow (77) — C — Ruled OUT
Reserve offensive line
Tyrell Crosby (65) — LT, RT
Joe Dahl (66) — C
Oday Aboushi (76) — RG, LG
Beau Benzschawel (63) — Emergency IOL
Interior defensive line
Damon Harrison (98) — NT — Not listed with an injury designation
A’Shawn Robinson (91) — 3T
Da’Shawn Hand (93) — DDE, 3T, NT — Ruled OUT
Mike Daniels (96) — 3T
John Atkins (99) — NT
Defensive end
Trey Flowers (90) — DDE, 3T — Ruled OUT
Romeo Okwara (95) — DDE, JACK, 3T
Pass rushing linebacker
Devon Kennard (42) — JACK
Christian Jones (52) — SAM, JACK
Jahlani Tavai (51) — SAM, JACK
Off-the-ball linebacker
Jarrad David (40) — MIKE, WILL
Christian Jones (52) — WILL, MIKE
Jahlani Tavai (51) — MIKE, WILL
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — MIKE, WILL
Miles Killebrew (35) — WILL, Hang Safety
Steve Longa (54) — MIKE, WILL
Cornerback
Darius Slay (23)
Justin Coleman (27)
Rashaan Melvin (29) — Questionable
Mike Ford (38)
Amani Oruwariye (24)
Jamal Agnew (39) — Ruled OUT
Dee Virgin (30)
Michael Jackson (28)
Slot cornerback
Justin Coleman (27)
Jamal Agnew (39)
Safety
Tracy Walker (21) — Ruled OUT
Will Harris (25)
Tavon Wilson (32)
C.J. Moore (49) — Not listed with an injury designation
Third-safety
C.J. Moore (49)
Miles Killebrew (35) — WILL, Hang Safety
Kicking team
Matt Prater (5) — placekicker
Sam Martin (6) — punter, kickoffs, holder — Not listed with an injury designation
Don Muhlbach (48) — long snapper
Kick returns
Jamal Agnew (39) — punt and kick returner — Ruled OUT
Marvin Hall (17) — reserve punt and kick returner
Danny Amendola (80) — reserve punt returner
Ty Johnson (31) — reserve kick returner
J.D. McKissic (41) — reserve kick returner
Kick coverage
C.J. Moore (49) — gunner
Dee Virgin (30) — gunner
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
Steve Longa (54) — five-phase specialist
Teams final injury reports
Lions’ injury designations — six players listed as OUT
Washington injury designations — Vernon Davis OUT, Daron Payne Doubtful
Lions Wire game prep articles/media
4 reasons why the Lions will beat Washington in Week 12
The Honolulu Blueprint: Keys to a Lions victory over Washington
Listen: Erik Schlitt on The Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast: Episode 129
Listen: Jeff Risdon joins Detroit Lions Podcast
Roster update: Rookie tight end Isaac Nauta promoted to the active roster