Before every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 10, the Detroit Lions will travel to Germany to take on the New England Patriots.
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart that ranks all players and provides the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developments. For your viewing experience, we have listed the players’ numbers, bolded the projected
starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Lions depth chart: Week 10
Quarterback (2)
- Jared Goff (16) — chest — not listed with an injury designation
- Josh Dobbs (11)
Running back (3)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (0)
- Sione Vaki (33) — ankle — Questionable
- Jacob Saylors (25) — neck — not listed with an injury designation
Injured list
- Isiah Pacheco (10) — Injured reserve (MCL strain/Back injury) — expected to be out until December
Wide receiver (5)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) — rib — Questionable
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Isaac TeSlaa (18)
- Tay Martin (17)
- DeAndre Carter (86)
Tight end (3)
- Sam LaPorta (87)
- Brock Wright (89)
- Tyler Conklin (83)
Offensive line (9)
Projected starters
- LT Penei Sewell (58)
- LG Christian Mahogany (73)
- C/G Juice Scruggs (70)
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Blake Miller* (76)
Reserves
- OT Larry Borom (79)
- G/T Miles Frazier (71)
- C Seth McLaughlin (65)
- C Cade Mays (64) — ankle — Ruled OUT
Injured
- G Ben Bartch (78) — Injured reserve (foot)
- OT Giovanni Manu (59) — Non-football injury (undisclosed)
Interior defensive line (5)
- 3T Alim McNeill (54)
- DT Tyleik Williams (91)
- 3T Skyler Gill-Howard* (50)
- DL Levi Onwuzurike (95)
- 3T Mekhi Wingo (94)
EDGE (6)
- EDGE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- Rush End DJ Wonnum (98) — concussion — not listed with an injury designation
- Big End Tyler Lacy (93)
- EDGE Derrick Moore* (8)
- Rush End Eric O’Neill* (66)
- Big End Ahmed Hassanein (99)
Linebacker (7)
- MIKE/SAM Derrick Barnes (55)
- SAM/WILL Trevor Nowaske (53)
- WILL/MIKE Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
- MIKE Joe Bachie (35)
- WILL Amen Ogbongbemiga (57)
- MIKE K.J. Britt (40)
- WILL Owen Pappoe (51) — elevated for this game
Injured list
- WILL Devin White (45) — arm — Injured reserve
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46) — neck — Injured reserve
Cornerback (6)
- CB D.J. Reed (4) — hip — Ruled OUT
- NB/CB Roger McCreary (21)
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30)
- CB Ennis Rakestraw (2)
- CB Nick Whiteside (38)
Safety (4)
- S Brian Branch (32) — hip — not listed with an injury designation
- S Chuck Clark (36)
- S/NB Keith Abney* (6)
- S/NB Christian Izien (5)
- S Andre Cisco (28)
Injured list
- S Kerby Joseph (31) — PUP — Returned to practice; Injury evaluation clock started
- S Thomas Harper (12) — placed on injured reserve (ankle)
Specialists (3)
- P Jack Fox (3)
- K Jake Bates (39)
- LS Hogan Hatten (49)
Kick/punt specialists
- Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Punt returners — DeAndre Carter (86)
- Kick returners — DeAndre Carter (86) and Jacob Saylors (25)
- Gunners — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Tay Martin (17); Christian Izien (27)
- Personal protector (PP) — Sione Vaki (33)
At-a-glance projected depth chart
Notes: There are 13 starters listed on defense to illustrate who is in line for a starting role depending on the Lions’ Base vs. subpackage formations.
