After a few days of difficult roster cuts, the Detroit Lions have established their initial 53-man roster 50-man roster for the 2025 season. While the roster will change throughout the next five months and they’ll continue to add players on their 16-man practice squad, these are the players who stood out enough to avoid getting cut.
The process has seen some surprises here and there. Veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper was among the more shocking releases. It was a bit unexpected to see wide receiver Jackson Meeks and defensive end Nate Lynn get cut, as well.
Without further ado, here is the Lions’ initial 53-man roster, which is likely to see small changes over the next few days.
Note: the Lions’ 53-man roster is actually down to 50 players. So expect some moves shortly.
Quarterbacks (2)
Jared Goff
Kyle Allen
Running back (4)
Jahmyr Gibbs
David Montgomery
Craig Reynolds
Sione Vaki
Wide receiver (6)
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Jameson Williams
Tim Patrick
Kalif Raymond
Isaac TeSlaa
Dominic Lovett
Tight end (3)
Sam LaPorta
Brock Wright
Shane Zylstra
Offensive tackle (4)
Penei Sewell
Taylor Decker
Giovanni Manu
Jamarco Jones
Interior offensive line (5)
Graham Glasgow
Christian Mahogany
Tate Ratledge
Kayode Awosika
Kingsley Eguakun
Reserve/PUP: Miles Frazier
Defensive end (3)
Aidan Hutchinson
Marcus Davenport
Al-Quadin Muhammad
Reserve/NFI: Josh Paschal
Waived with injury settlement: Ahmed Hassanein
Defensive tackle (6)
DJ Reader
Tyleik Williams
Roy Lopez
Pat O’Connor
Mekhi Wingo
Chris Smith
Reserve/PUP: Alim McNeill
Linebacker (6)
Alex Anzalone
Jack Campbell
Derrick Barnes
Grant Stuard
Trevor Nowaske
Zach Cunningham
Reserve/PUP: Malcolm Rodriguez
IR: Ezekiel Turner
Cornerback (5)
Terrion Arnold
D.J. Reed
Amik Robertson
Khalil Dorsey
Avonte Maddox
Safety (3)
Brian Branch
Kerby Joseph
Rock Ya-Sin
Specialists (3)
Jack Fox (P)
Jake Bates (K)
Hogan Hatten (LS)
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