Lions updated depth chart: Week 16 vs. Vikings

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

In Week 16, the Detroit Lions (10-4) will take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) with a chance to clinch the NFC North. The Lions will be missing a few weekly contributors, but for the most part, they have a very healthy roster, which will surely help their chances of bringing home a victory and the division title.

In this updated look at the Lions’ depth chart, we have separated all players by position and listed them in order of perceived importance to the team. To help out your viewing experience, we listed each player’s number next to their name, bolded the projected starters, italicized injured players, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.

Quarterback (3)

• Jared Goff (16)
• Teddy Bridgewater (10)
• Hendon Hooker* (12) — activated from the NFI list to the 53-man roster

Running back/Fullback (3 + 1 injured)

• David Montgomery (5)
• Jahmyr Gibbs* (26)
• Craig Reynolds (13)
• Jason Cabinda (45), FB — knee, IR, evaluation clock started

Wide receiver (6)

• Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
• Jameson Williams (9)
• Josh Reynolds (8)
• Kalif Raymond (11)
• Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
• Antoine Green* (80)

Tight end (3 + 1)

• Sam LaPorta* (87)
• James Mitchell (82)
• Anthony Firkser (86) — elevated for this game
• Brock Wright (89) — hip, Ruled OUT

Offensive line (8 + 2)

Projected starters

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

OL Reserves

• G — Kayode Awosika (74)
• G/T — Colby Sorsdal* (75)
• T/G — Dan Skipper (70)
• 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 (4 + 1)

• DT — Benito Jones (94)
• DT — Isaiah Buggs (96)
• DL — Levi Onwuzurike (91) — knee, not listed with an injury designation
• DT — Brodric Martin* (98)
• DT — Alim McNeill (54) — knee, placed on IR, eligible to return in Week 18

EDGE Rushers (6 + 1)

• EDGE — Aidan Hutchinson (97)
• DE/IDL — John Cominsky (79)
• DE/IDL — Josh Paschal (93)
• EDGE — Romeo Okwara (95)
• DE/SAM — Julian Okwara (99)
• DE/SAM — Charles Harris (53)
• SAM — James Houston (41) — fibula, IR, eligible to return at any time

Off-the-ball linebacker (7)

• WILL — Alex Anzalone (34)
• MIKE/WILL — Derrick Barnes (55) — shoulder, Doubtful
• MIKE — Jack Campbell* (46)
• WILL/FB — Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
• WILL — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42)
• MIKE/SAM — Anthony Pittman (57)
• MIKE/SAM — Trevor Nowaske* (59)

Cornerback (4 + 1)

• Cameron Sutton (1)
• Khalil Dorsey (30)
• Kindle Vildor (29)
• Steven Gilmore* (24)
• Jerry Jacobs (23) — hamstring, Ruled OUT

Star/Nickelback (3)

• NB/S — Brian Branch* (32)
• CB/NB Will Harris (25)
• NB Chase Lucas (27)

Safety (3 + 1)

• Kerby Joseph (31)
• Ifeatu Melifonwu (6)
• Tracy Walker (21)
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) — Pectoral, IR, evaluation clock started

Kicking team (3)

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

Kick/Punt returners

• Punt return — Kalif Raymond (11); reserve — Donovan Peoples-Jones (19)
• Kick return — Khalil Dorsey (30); reserve — Craig Reynolds (13)

Kick coverage specialists

• Kickoffs — Jack Fox (3)
• Holder — Jack Fox (3)
• Gunner — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Chase Lucas (27) or Kindle Vildor (29)
• Personal protector (PP) — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42)

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: