53-Man Lions Roster Projection Week 3

Updated Lions roster projection after Week 1 of preseason.

Author:
John Maakaron
Publish date:
Aug 13, 2023 9:00 AM EDT

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Here is the latest 53-man roster projection for the Detroit Lions, after three weeks of training camp.

There are a few changes from our last projection, as veteran running back Justin Jackson decided it was time to call it a career and informed the organization of his decision to retire.

Quarterbacks (2)

Jared Goff
Teddy Bridgewater
Hendon Hooker (Injured)

With a veteran of Teddy Bridgewater's caliber, it is likely going to signal the end of Sudfeld's tenure in Motown.

Running backs (4)

David Montgomery
Jahmyr Gibbs
Benny Snell
Jason Cabinda (FB)

With Jackson retired, the competition for the third running back spot has heated up. Snell has experience playing special teams, but is barely hanging on to a spot. Meanwhile, Jermar Jefferson and Craig Reynolds will be competing hard to earn a roster spot.

Wide receivers (6)

Amon-Ra St. Brown
Marvin Jones Jr.
Josh Reynolds
Kalif Raymond
Maurice Alexander
Dylan Drummond
Jameson Williams (Suspended)

Denzel Mims did not have his best week of camp. With Alexander showcasing his return capabilities, he has worked his way into a roster spot.

Tight ends (3)

Sam LaPorta
Brock Wright
James Mitchell

Offensive line (9)

Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Jonah Jackson
Taylor Decker
Penei Sewell
Graham Glasgow
Colby Sorsdal
Kayode Awosika
Germain Ifedi

With a shaky performance against the Giants, Matt Nelson loses his roster spot to Germain Ifedi, who has displayed physicality and an imposing will all throughout training camp.

Related: Lions 53-Man Roster Week 2

Defensive line (6)