Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices. In Week 4, the Detroit Lions (2-1) return home to host the Cleveland Browns (1-2) on Sunday afternoon.
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart, not only ranking all the players but also providing the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developing stories. For your viewing experience, we have listed the player’s number (in parentheses), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Quarterbacks (2)
- Jared Goff (16)
- Kyle Allen (8)
Running back (4)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (0)
- David Montgomery (5)
- Sione Vaki (33) — groin — Ruled OUT
- Craig Reynolds (13)
- Jacob Saylors (25)
Wide receiver (6)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Kalif Raymond (11)
- Isaac TeSlaa* (18)
- Dominic Lovett* (19)
- Jackson Meeks* (83) — elevated from the practice squad for this game
Tight end (3)
- TE Sam LaPorta (87)
- TE Brock Wright (89)
- TE Ross Dwelley (82) — signed to the active roster this week
Injured list:
- TE Shane Zylstra (84), Reserve/IR (ankle), eligible to return in Week 7
Projected offensive line (8)
Projected Starters
- LT Taylor Decker (68) — Shoulder — Questionable
- LG Christian Mahogany (73)
- C Graham Glasgow (60)
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Penei Sewell (58)
Reserves
- OL Kayode Awosika (74)
- G/C Trystan Colon (57)
- OT Giovanni Manu (59)
- C/G Kingsley Eguakun (65) — INACTIVE
Injured list:
- G Miles Frazier* (71) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return in Week 5
Defensive end (4)
- DE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- DL Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) — knee — Questionable
- 4i/DE Pat O’Connor (95)
- DE Tyrus Wheat (99)
Injured list:
- DE Josh Paschal (93) Reserve/NFI — eligible to return in Week 5
- DE Marcus Davenport (92) — placed on IR (pectoral) — eligible to return in Week 7
Defensive tackle (4)
- NT DJ Reader (98)
- 3T Tyleik Williams* (91)
- NT Roy Lopez (51)
- DL Tyler Lacy (78)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (94) — INACTIVE
- DL Chris Smith (90) — INACTIVE
Injured list:
- DT Alim McNeill (54) — Reserve/PUP (ACL) — eligible to return in Week 5
Linebacker (5)
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
- WILL Alex Anzalone (34)
- SAM Derrick Barnes (55) — knee — Not listed with an injury designation
- SAM/MIKE Trevor Nowaske (53)
- MIKE Zach Cunningham (52) — hamstring — Ruled OUT
- WILL Grant Stuard (15)
Injured list:
- WILL Malcolm Rodriguez (44) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return in Week 5
Cornerback (6)
- CB Terrion Arnold (6)
- CB D.J. Reed (4)
- NB/CB Amik Robertson (21)
- CB/S Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- NB/S Avonte Maddox (29)
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30)
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Safety (3)
- S Brian Branch (32)
- S Kerby Joseph (31)
- S Thomas Harper (12)
Injured list:
- S Daniel Thomas (2) — placed on IR (forearm) — eligible to return in Week 8
Specialists (3)
P Jack Fox (3)
K Jake Bates (39)
LS Hogan Hatten (49)
Kick/punt returners
- Punt return — Kalif Raymond (11)
- Kick return — Jacob Saylors (25) and Kalif Raymond (11) or Grant Stuard (15)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Gunners — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Jackson Meeks* (83) or Isaac TeSlaa* (18) or Dominic Lovett* (19)
- Personal protector (PP) — Grant Stuard (15)
At a glance, look at the Lions’ projected depth chart for this game:
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