Lions updated depth chart: Wild Card playoff round vs. Rams

An updated 2023-24 Detroit Lions depth chart based on our observations from recent games and practices. 

The Detroit Lions (12-5) will take on the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in the Wild Card round of the 2023-24 playoffs. There hasn’t been a ton of roster movement since last week, but there have been a few injuries that could force the Lions to explore some depth options at a few positions.

To help out your viewing experience, we have created the most comprehensive and up-to-date look at the Lions’ current depth chart with easy viewing access and links to important articles. We have listed each player’s number next to their name, bolded the projected starters, italicized injured players, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.

Additionally, with the announcement of this year’s Pro Bowl teams and All-Pro teams, we have added a (PB) after the name of each Pro Bowler, as well as (PB-A#) after this year’s Pro Bowl alternates, with the number following PB-A to indicate which level of alternate they are. All-Pros will be recognized by AP1 (first-team All-Pro) or AP2 (second-team All-Pro).

Quarterback (3)

• Jared Goff (16) (PB-A2)
• Teddy Bridgewater (10)
• Hendon Hooker* (12)

Running back/Fullback (4)

• Jahmyr Gibbs* (26) (PB-A1)
• David Montgomery (5) (PB-A4)
• Craig Reynolds (13)
• FB Jason Cabinda (45) — elevated from the practice squad for this game

Wide receiver (5 + 1 injured)

• Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) (AP1, PB-A1)
• Jameson Williams (9) — ankle, not listed with an injury designation
• Josh Reynolds (8)
• Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
• Antoine Green* (80)
• Kalif Raymond (11) (PB-A4, Returner) — knee, Ruled OUT

Tight end (3 + 1)

• Sam LaPorta* (87) (AP2, PB) — knee, questionable
• Brock Wright (89) — hip, not listed with an injury designation
• Anthony Firkser (86) — signed to the active roster this week
• James Mitchell (82) — hand, placed in injured reserve

Offensive line (8 + 2)

Projected starters

• LT — Taylor Decker (68) — rest, not listed with an injury designation
• LG — Jonah Jackson (73) (PB-A3)
• C — Frank Ragnow (77) (AP2, PB) — toe/back/knee, not listed with an injury designation
• RG — Graham Glasgow (60) — rest, not listed with an injury designation
• RT — Penei Sewell (58) (AP1, PB)

OL Reserves

• T/G — Dan Skipper (70)
• G — Kayode Awosika (74)
• G/T — Colby Sorsdal* (75)
• G — Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) — back, IR, eligible to return at any time
• OT — Matt Nelson (67) — ankle, IR, eligible to return at any time

Interior defensive line (5)

• DT — Alim McNeill (54)
• DT — Benito Jones (94)
• DL — Tyson Alualu (92) — elevated from the practice squad for this game
• DL — Levi Onwuzurike (91)
• DT — Brodric Martin* (98)

EDGE Rushers (6 + 1)

• EDGE — Aidan Hutchinson (97) (PB)
• DE/IDL — Josh Paschal (93)
• DE/IDL — John Cominsky (79) — illness, questionable
• EDGE — Romeo Okwara (95)
• DE/SAM — Julian Okwara (99)
• DE/SAM — Charles Harris (53)
• SAM — James Houston (41) — fibula, IR, evaluation clock started — Ruled OUT

Off-the-ball linebacker (6)

• WILL — Alex Anzalone (34) (PB-A5)
• MIKE/WILL — Derrick Barnes (55)
• MIKE — Jack Campbell* (46)
• WILL — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) (AP2, PB, Special Teams)
• WILL/FB — Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
• MIKE/SAM — Anthony Pittman (57)

Cornerback (4 + 1)

• Cameron Sutton (1) — toe/heel, not listed with an injury designation
• Kindle Vildor (29)
• Khalil Dorsey (30)
• Steven Gilmore* (24)
• Jerry Jacobs (23) — thigh/knee, placed on Injured Reserve

Star/Nickelback (3)

• NB/S Brian Branch* (32) — wrist, not listed with an injury designation
• CB/NB Will Harris (25)
• NB Chase Lucas (27) — signed to the active roster this week

Safety (4)

• Kerby Joseph (31)
• Ifeatu Melifonwu (6)
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2)
• Tracy Walker (21)

Kicking team (3)

• P — Jack Fox (3)
• K — Michael Badgley (17)
• LS — Jake McQuaide (43)

Kick/Punt returners

• Punt return — Donovan Peoples-Jones (19); emergency — Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
• Kick return — Craig Reynolds (13) or Khalil Dorsey (30)

Kick coverage specialists

• Kickoffs — Jack Fox (3)
• Holder — Jack Fox (3)
• Gunner — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Chase Lucas (27)
• Personal protector (PP) — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) (AP2, PB)

At-a-glance projected depth chart

If you’re more of a visual learner, here’s an at-a-glance look at what was discussed above: