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.
With Darrell Bevell now running the team, there’s a lot of things that could potentially change, but based on the personnel available, this is our best guess at this time.
Here’s a look at the Lions depth chart as they take on the Chicago Bears in Week 13.
Note: Starters will be listed in BOLD and you will see some players listed more than once as they have multiple roles.
Quarterback
- Matthew Stafford (9) — Questionable, expected to play
- Chase Daniel (4)
- David Blough (10) – INACTIVE
Running back
- D’Andre Swift (32) — Doubtful (illness) – INACTIVE
- Adrian Peterson (28)
- Kerryon Johnson (33)
- Jonathan Williams (41) — Questionable, added on Saturday
Third Down back
- Kerryon Johnson (33)
- D’Andre Swift (32)
- Jamal Agnew (39)
Fullback
- Jason Cabinda (45)
Wide receiver
- Kenny Golladay (19) — Ruled OUT
- Marvin Jones Jr. (11)
- Danny Amendola (80) — No injury designation
- Quintez Cephus (87)
- Jamal Agnew (39)
- Mohamad Sanu (12)
- Note: Marvin Hall (17) has been released
Slot receiver
- Danny Amendola (80)
- Jamal Agnew (39)
- Hunter Bryant (86)
Tight end
- T.J. Hockenson (88)
- Jesse James (83)
- Hunter Bryant (86) — Has cleared concussion protocols
- Note: Isaac Nauta (89) has been released
Expected starting offensive line
- LT — Taylor Decker (68)
- LG — Jonah Jackson (73)
- C — Frank Ragnow (77)
- RG — Oday Aboushi (73)
- RT — Tyrell Crosby (65)
Reserve offensive line
- LT – Tyrell Crosby (65), Matt Nelson (67)
- LG – Joe Dahl (66), Logan Stenberg (61)
- C – Joe Dahl (66), Jonah Jackson (73)
- RG – Joe Dahl (66), Logan Stenberg (61)
- RT – Matt Nelson (67), Joe Dahl (66)
Interior defensive line
- John Penisini (91), NT
- Nick Williams (97), DT
- Da’Shawn Hand (93), Big DE, DT — Ruled OUT
- Frank Herron (75), 3T, Big DE — signed on Saturday
- Kevin Strong (92), 3T, Big DE — signed on Wednesday
- Note: Danny Shelton (71) has been placed on IR
EDGE Rushers
- Romeo Okwara (95), DDE, 3T, JACK
- Everson Griffen (98), DDE, 3T
- Austin Bryant (94), JACK, DDE — Doubtful (thigh) – INACTIVE
Off-the-ball linebacker
- Jamie Collins (58), MIKE, WILL, JACK
- Reggie Ragland (59), WILL, JACK, MIKE
- Christian Jones (52), JACK, WILL — No injury designation
- Jahlani Tavai (51), WILL, JACK, MIKE
- Jarrad Davis (40), MIKE, WILL, JACK
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44), MIKE, WILL
- Miles Killebrew (35), Hang
Cornerback
- Amani Oruwariye (24)
- Justin Coleman (27)
- Jeff Okudah (30) — Ruled OUT
- Darryl Roberts (29) — Activated from IR
- Mike Ford (38) — Has cleared concussion protocols
- Note: Desmond Trufant (23) has been placed on IR
Slot cornerback
- Justin Coleman (27)
- Darryl Roberts (29)
Safety
- Duron Harmon (26), Single-high, JOKER
- Jayron Kearse (42), JOKER
- Tracy Walker (21), JOKER, Single-high — Questionable (Paternity)
- Will Harris (25), JOKER, Single-high
- C.J. Moore (49), Single-high
- Miles Killebrew (35), JOKER
- Bobby Price (47), JOKER — Elevated for Week 13
Third-safety
- Tracy Walker (21)
- Will Harris (25)
- C.J. Moore (49)
Kicking team
- Matt Prater (5) — placekicker
- Jack Fox (3) — punter, holder, kickoffs
- Don Muhlbach (48) — long snapper
Kick returns
- Jamal Agnew (39) — kick returner and punt returner
- Danny Amendola (80) — reserve returner
Kick coverage
- Jamal Agnew (39) — gunner
- Mike Ford (38) — gunner
- Bobby Price (47) — reserve gunner
- Tracy Walker (21) — reserve gunner
- Miles Killebrew (35) — five-phase specialist
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
- Jason Cabinda (53) — five-phase specialist
- Will Harris (25) –five-phase specialist
- C.J. Moore (49) — Personal Protector (PP)
Teams final injury reports
- Lions’ injury designations — Golladay, Hand, Okudah ruled OUT
- Lions downgrade Swift and Bryant, add Williams to report
- Bears’ injury designations — 5 starters listed as Questionable
- INACTIVES
Injured reserve/PUP list
- JACK Julian Okwara (IR) has begun practicing
- EDGE Trey Flowers (IR) is eligible to return at anytime
- OL Hal Vaitai (IR) is eligible to return after Week 14
- DT Danny Shelton (IR) is eligible to return after Week 15
- CB Desmond Trufant (IR) is eligible to return after Week 15