Detroit Lions Announce 2021 53-Man Roster

The Detroit Lions have reached 53 men on the active roster, after cutting 27 players since the preseason finale.

John Maakaron | Aug 31, 2021

After meeting with general manager Brad Holmes over the weekend, head coach Dan Campbell has his initial group of NFL players to work with heading into the 2021 season.

“I thought it was outstanding, really because we really did the deep dive for the most part on Saturday," Campbell told reporter Monday."

Campbell commented further, "Then yesterday (Sunday) was about, ‘Let’s look at these guys on other teams, potential releases on other teams, guys that may be a fit, what do we think, rank them to who’s here.’ All of those things, but that day, Saturday, it was really good because I felt like it was an honest, open discussion about how we both felt about this roster. I would say we probably agreed on 98% of it. But that little two percent that we didn’t was honest and open and to the point and it was easy."

The Lions will also establish their 16-man practice squad by Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m.

Meet the 2021 Detroit Lions roster.

Quarterback (3)

Jared Goff
Tim Boyle
David Blough

Running backs (5)

D’Andre Swift
Jamaal Williams
Jermar Jefferson
Godwin Igwebuike
Jason Cabinda

Wide receivers (6)

Tyrell Williams
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Kalif Raymond
Quintez Cephus
Trinity Benson
Tom Kennedy

Tight ends (2)

T.J. Hockenson
Darren Fells

Offensive line (8)

Taylor Decker
Jonah Jackson
Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Penei Sewell
Matt Nelson
Evan Brown
Logan Stenberg

Defensive tackle (7)

Michael Brockers
Alim McNeill
Da’Shawn Hand
Nick Williams
Levi Onwuzurike
John Penisini
Kevin Strong

EDGE (5)

Trey Flowers
Romeo Okwara
Julian Okwara
Austin Bryant
Charles Harris

Linebacker (5)

Jamie Collins Sr.
Alex Anzalone
Derrick Barnes
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Anthony Pittman

Cornerback (6)

Jeff Okudah
Amani Oruwariye
Ifeatu Melifonwu
A.J. Parker
Bobby Price
Jerry Jacobs

Safety (4)

Tracy Walker
Will Harris
Dean Marlowe
C.J. Moore

Specialists (2)

P Jack Fox
LS Scott Daly

Waived/released players

Breshad Perriman
Mike Ford
Alijah Holder
Tyrell Crosby
Evan Heim
Dan Skipper
Victor Bolden
Damion Ratley
Miles Brown
Craig Reynolds
Jahlani Tavai
Bruce Hector
Geronimo Allison
Tavante Beckett
Darrin Paulo
Randy Bullock
Corn Elder
Zane Gonzalez
Jalen Elliott
Alize Mack
Javon McKinley
Dedrick Mills
Sage Surratt
Brock Wright
Nickell Robey-Coleman
Rashod Berry

Placed on NFL reserve/suspended list

Jashon Cornell

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Published Aug 31, 2021

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!