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 5, the Detroit Lions (3-1) are back
on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2)
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart, which not only ranks all the players but also provides 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 (5)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Kalif Raymond (11)
- Isaac TeSlaa* (18)
- Dominic Lovett* (19)
Tight end (3)
- TE Sam LaPorta (87)
- TE Brock Wright (89)
- TE Ross Dwelley (82)
Injured list:
- TE Shane Zylstra (84), Reserve/IR (ankle), eligible to return in Week 7
Projected offensive line (10)
Projected Starters
- LT Taylor Decker (68) — shoulder — Questionable — Downgraded to Doubtful on Sunday
- 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)
- OT Devin Cochran (77) — elevated for this game
- C/G Kingsley Eguakun (65)
Injured list:
- G Miles Frazier* (71) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return at any time
Defensive end (5)
- DE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (96)
- DL Pat O’Connor (95)
- DL Tyler Lacy (78)
- DE Tyrus Wheat (99)
Injured list:
- DE Josh Paschal (93) Reserve/NFI — eligible to return at any time
- DE Marcus Davenport (92) — placed on IR (pectoral) — eligible to return in Week 7
Defensive tackle (5)
- NT DJ Reader (98)
- 3T Tyleik Williams* (91)
- NT Roy Lopez (51)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (94)
- DL Chris Smith (90)
Injured list:
- DT Alim McNeill (54) — Reserve/PUP (ACL) — injury evaluation clock has started
- McNeill was given a “50/50” chance of returning this week, but it was determined he was not ready yet
Linebacker (6)
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
- WILL Alex Anzalone (34)
- SAM Derrick Barnes (55)
- SAM/MIKE Trevor Nowaske (53)
- MIKE Zach Cunningham (52) — hamstring — Ruled OUT
- WILL Grant Stuard (15)
- MIKE/WILL Ty Summers (42) — Signed to the active roster this week
Injured list:
- WILL Malcolm Rodriguez (44) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return at any time
Cornerback (5)
- CB Terrion Arnold (6) — shoulder — not listed with an injury designation
- CB and NB Amik Robertson (21)
- CB/S Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- NB/S Avonte Maddox (29)
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30) – concussion — Ruled OUT
- CB Tre Flowers (26) — signed to the practice squad — elevated for this game
Injured list
- CB D.J. Reed (4) — placed on IR (hamstring) — eligible to return in Week 9
Safety (4)
- S Brian Branch (32) — knee — Questionable
- S Kerby Joseph (31)
- S Loren Strickland (24) — signed to the active roster this week
- 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 — Kalif Raymond (11) and Jacob Saylors (25)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Gunners — Isaac TeSlaa* (18) and Dominic Lovett* (19) or DB Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- Personal protector (PP) — Grant Stuard (15)
At a glance, look at the Lions’ projected depth chart for this game:
