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 the Lions depth chart as they travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in Week 7 of the 2020 season.
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)
- Chase Daniel (4)
- David Blough (10) — Inactive
Running back
- Adrian Peterson (28)
- D’Andre Swift (32)
- Kerryon Johnson (33)
- Bo Scarbrough (43) — activated from IR, Inactive
Third Down back
- D’Andre Swift (32)
- Jamal Agnew (39) — gadget option
Fullback
- Jason Cabinda (45)
Wide receiver
- Kenny Golladay (19)
- Marvin Jones Jr. (11)
- Danny Amendola (80)
- Jamal Agnew (39)
- Marvin Hall (17)
- Quintez Cephus (87) — Inactive
Slot receiver
- Danny Amendola (80)
- Jamal Agnew (39)
Tight end
- T.J. Hockenson (88)
- Jesse James (83)
- Isaac Nauta (89) — elevated from the practice squad
Expected starting offensive line
- LT — Taylor Decker (68)
- LG — Jonah Jackson (73)
- C — Frank Ragnow (77)
- RG — Hal Vaitai (72)
- RT — Tyrell Crosby (65)
Reserve offensive line
- LT – Tyrell Crosby (65), Matt Nelson (67)
- LG – Joe Dahl (66), Oday Aboushi (76)
- C – Joe Dahl (66), Jonah Jackson (73)
- RG – Oday Aboushi (76), Joe Dahl (66)
- RT – Hal Vaitai (72), Matt Nelson (67)
- Logan Stenberg (61) — Inactive
Interior defensive line
- Danny Shelton (71), NT
- Nick Williams (97), DT
- Da’Shawn Hand (93), Big DE, DT
- John Penisini (91), NT
EDGE Rushers
- Trey Flowers (90) — DDE, 3T
- Romeo Okwara (95) — DDE, 3T, JACK
Off-the-ball linebacker
- Jamie Collins (58), MIKE, WILL, JACK
- Reggie Ragland (59), WILL, JACK, MIKE
- Jahlani Tavai (51), JACK, MIKE, WILL
- Christian Jones (52), WILL, JACK
- Jarrad Davis (40), MIKE, WILL
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44), MIKE, WILL
- Elijah Lee (55), WILL, MIKE
Cornerback
- Desmond Trufant (23) — Ruled OUT
- Amani Oruwariye (24)
- Jeff Okudah (30)
- Darryl Roberts (29)
- Mike Ford (38) — activated from IR
- Tony McRae (34)
Slot cornerback
- Darryl Roberts (29)
- Tony McRae (34)
Safety
- Duron Harmon (26), Single-high, Slot, JOKER
- Tracy Walker (21), JOKER, Single-high, Slot
- Jayron Kearse (42), Slot, JOKER
- Will Harris (25), Slot, JOKER
- C.J. Moore (49), Single-high, Slot
Third-safety
- Jayron Kearse (42)
- Will Harris (25)
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 punt returner
- Marvin Hall (17) — reserve kick returner
Kick coverage
- Tony McRae (34) — gunner
- Jamal Agnew (39) or Jayron Kearse (42) — gunner
- Miles Killebrew (35) — Won’t play due to a personal issue
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
- Jason Cabinda (53) — five-phase specialist
- Will Harris (25) — Personal Protector (PP)
Teams final injury reports
- Lions’ injury designations — Desmond Trufant ruled OUT
- Falcons’ injury designations — Takkarist McKinley questionable
- Inactives list for both Lions and Falcons
Injured reserve/PUP list
- EDGE Austin Bryant (PUP) began practicing Wednesday
- CB Justin Coleman (IR) began practicing Thursday
- TE Hunter Bryant (IR) is eligible to return after Week 8
- JACK Julian Okwara (IR) is eligible to return after Week 9