Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 17, the Detroit Lions (8-7) are traveling for the holidays, as they’re taking on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) on Christmas Day. To help you prepare for this […]
Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 17, the Detroit Lions (8-7) are traveling for the holidays, as they’re taking on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) on Christmas Day.
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart that not only ranks all players but also provides the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developments. 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) — illness — questionable
- Sione Vaki (33)
- Jacob Saylors (25)
Wide receiver (6)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) — knee — questionable
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Isaac TeSlaa* (18)
- Kalif Raymond (11)
- Tom Kennedy (85) — abdomen — questionable
- Dominic Lovett* (19)
Tight end (3)
- Shane Zylstra (84)
- Anthony Firkser (86)
- Anthony Ricci (88) — elevated for this game
Injured list:
- Brock Wright (89), Reserve/IR (neck) — eligible to return in Week 18
Projected offensive line (11)
Projected starters
- LT Taylor Decker (68) — shoulder/illness (added Thursday) — questionable
- LG Christian Mahogany (73) — fibula — questionable
- C Graham Glasgow (60) — knee — not listed with an injury designation
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Penei Sewell (58)
Reserves
- LT Dan Skipper (70)
- C Kingsley Eguakun (65) — elevated for this game
- OL Miles Frazier* (71)
- LG Trystan Colon (57) — wrist — questionable
- LG Kayode Awosika (74)
- C/G Michael Niese (62)
Injured list:
- OT Giovanni Manu (59) — Reserve/IR (knee) — Started his injury evaluation clock — Ruled OUT
Defensive end (5)
- DE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- DE Marcus Davenport (92) — shoulder — questionable
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) — knee — questionable
- DE Tyrus Wheat (99)
- 4i Tyler Lacy (78)
Defensive tackle (5)
- DT Alim McNeill (54) — abdomen — questionable
- NT DJ Reader (98)
- DT Tyleik Williams* (91)
- NT Roy Lopez (51)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (94)
Linebacker (6)
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
- WILL Alex Anzalone (34)
- SAM Derrick Barnes (55)
- WILL/MIKE Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
- SAM/MIKE Trevor Nowaske (53)
- WILL Grant Stuard (15)
Injured list:
- MIKE Zach Cunningham (52) — Reserve/ IR (hamstring) — eligible to return at any time
Cornerback (6)
- CB D.J. Reed (4)
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- NB Amik Robertson (21) — hand — questionable
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30) — illness — questionable
- NB Arthur Maulet (27)
- CB Nick Whiteside (38)
Safety (3)
- S Thomas Harper (12)
- S Daniel Thomas (2)
- DB Jalen Mills (13)
- DB Avonte Maddox (29) — back/illness — Ruled OUT
Specialists (3)
- P Jack Fox (3)
- K Jake Bates (39)
- LS Hogan Hatten (49)
Kick/punt returners
- Punt return — Kalif Raymond (11) or Tom Kennedy (85)
- Kick return — Tom Kennedy (85) and Jacob Saylors (25)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Gunners — Khalil Dorsey (30) and S Daniel Thomas (2)
- Personal protector (PP) — Grant Stuard (15)
At a glance, look at the Lions’ projected depth chart for this game:
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