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 11 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
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 second start as a Lion
David Blough (10)
Running back
Ty Johnson (31) — Removed from the injury report
J.D. McKissic (41)
Bo Scarbrough (43) — Promoted to the active roster
Nick Bawden (46) — Fullback
Third down back
J.D. McKissic (41) — Change of pace
Jamal Agnew (39) — Gadget option
Wide receiver
Kenny Golladay (19)
Marvin Jones Jr. (11)
Danny Amendola (80) — Not listed with an injury designation
Marvin Hall (17)
Slot receiver
Danny Amendola (80)
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Tight end
T.J. Hockenson (88)
Jesse James (83)
Logan Thomas (82)
Starting offensive line with Rick Wagner OUT
Taylor Decker (68) — LT
Joe Dahl (66) — LG
Frank Ragnow (77) — C
Graham Glasgow (60) — RG
Tyrell Crosby (65) — RT
Rick Wagner (71) — RT — Ruled OUT
Reserve offensive line
Tyrell Crosby (65) — LT, RT
Kenny Wiggins (79) — LG, RG, RT
Graham Glasgow (60) — C
Oday Aboushi (76) — RG, LG
Beau Benzschawel (63) — Emergency IOL
Interior defensive line
Damon Harrison (98) — NT — Questionable, expected to play
A’Shawn Robinson (91) — 3T — Not listed with an injury designation
Da’Shawn Hand (93) — DDE, 3T, NT — Ruled OUT
Mike Daniels (96) — 3T — Not listed with an injury designation
John Atkins (99) — NT — Not listed with an injury designation
Defensive end
Trey Flowers (90) — DDE, 3T
Romeo Okwara (95) — DDE, JACK, 3T — Questionable
Pass rushing linebacker
Devon Kennard (42) — JACK
Christian Jones (52) — SAM, JACK
Off-the-ball linebacker
Jarrad David (40) — MIKE
Christian Jones (52) — WILL, MIKE
Jahlani Tavai (51) — MIKE, WILL
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — MIKE, WILL
Miles Killebrew (35) — WILL, Hang Safety — Not listed with an injury designation
Steve Longa (54) — MIKE, WILL
Cornerback
Darius Slay (23) — Not listed with an injury designation
Justin Coleman (27)
Rashaan Melvin (29)
Mike Ford (38)
Jamal Agnew (39)
Amani Oruwariye (24)
Dee Virgin (30) — special teams only
Michael Jackson (28)
Slot cornerback
Justin Coleman (27)
Jamal Agnew (39)
Safety
Tracy Walker (21) — Questionable
Will Harris (25) — Not listed with an injury designation
Tavon Wilson (32)
C.J. Moore (49)
Third-safety
C.J. Moore (49)
Miles Killebrew (35) — WILL, Hang Safety
Kicking team
Matt Prater (5) — placekicker
Sam Martin (6) — punter, kickoffs, holder — Questionable
Don Muhlbach (48) — long snapper
Kick returns
Jamal Agnew (39) — punt and kick returner
Danny Amendola (80) — reserve punt returner
J.D. McKissic (41) — reserve kick returner
Kick coverage
C.J. Moore (49) — gunner
Dee Virgin (30) — gunner
Mike Ford (38) — reserve gunner
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
Steve Longa (54) — five-phase specialist
Teams final injury reports
Lions’ injury designations — Matthew Stafford, Da’Shawn Hand, and Rick Wagner ruled OUT
Lions’ injury update: Ty Johnson removed from injury report after clearing the league’s concussion protocol
Cowboys’ injury designations — LG Connor Williams ruled OUT
Lions Wire game prep articles/media
The Honolulu Blueprint: Keys to a Lions victory over the Cowboys
Listen: Erik Schlitt on The Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast: Episode 128
