Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 9, the Detroit Lions (5-2)
are back at home and taking on NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings (3-4).
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 — Questionable
- Jacob Saylors (25)
- Craig Reynolds (13) — hamstring — Ruled OUT
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 at any time
Projected offensive line (8)
Projected Starters
- LT Taylor Decker (68) — shoulder — Questionable
- LG Christian Mahogany (73)
- C Graham Glasgow (60)
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Penei Sewell (58)
Reserves
- LT Dan Skipper (70)
- OL Kayode Awosika (74)
- G/C Trystan Colon (57)
Injured list:
- G Miles Frazier* (71) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return at any time
- OT Giovanni Manu (59) — Reserve/IR (knee) — eligible to return in Week 11
Defensive end (5)
- DE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) — hamstring — not listed with an injury designation
- 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 at any time
Defensive tackle (6)
- 3T Alim McNeill (54)
- NT DJ Reader (98)
- 3T Tyleik Williams* (91)
- NT Roy Lopez (51)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (94)
- DL Quinton Jefferson (79)
Linebacker (6)
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
- WILL Alex Anzalone (34)
- SAM Derrick Barnes (55)
- SAM/MIKE Trevor Nowaske (53)
- WILL Grant Stuard (15)
- MIKE Ty Summers (42) — elevated from the practice squad for this game
Injured list:
- WILL Malcolm Rodriguez (44) — Reserve/PUP — Injury evaluation window opened
- MIKE Zach Cunningham (52) — Reserve/ IR (hamstring) — eligible to return in Week 13
Cornerback (6)
- CB Terrion Arnold (6) — shoulder — not listed with an injury designation
- CB/NB Amik Robertson (21)
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- NB/S Avonte Maddox (29) — hamstring — Questionable
- NB Arthur Maulet (27)
- CB Nick Whiteside (38)
Injured list
- CB D.J. Reed (4) — placed on IR (hamstring) — eligible to return in Week 10
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30) — Reserve/IR (concussion, wrist) — eligible to return in Week 11
Safety (4)
- S Brian Branch (32)
- S Thomas Harper (12)
- S/NB Erick Hallett (36)
- S Jammie Robinson (35)
- S Kerby Joseph (31) — knee — Ruled OUT
Injured list:
- S Daniel Thomas (2) — placed on IR (forearm) — injury evaluation window opened
Specialists (3)
P Jack Fox (3)
K Jake Bates (39)
LS Hogan Hatten (49)
Kick/punt returners
- Punt return — Kalif Raymond (11) or Dominic Lovett* (19)
- Kick return — Jacob Saylors (25) and Kalif Raymond (11)
or Craig Reynolds (13)
Kick coverage specialists
- Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
- Holder — Jack Fox (3)
- Gunners — Isaac TeSlaa* (18) and Dominic Lovett* (19)
- Personal protector (PP) — Grant Stuard (15)
At a glance, look at the Lions’ projected depth chart for this game:
