53-Man Lions Roster Projection Week 3

Updated Lions roster projection after Week 1 of preseason.

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)

• Alim McNeill
• Isaiah Buggs
• Levi Onwuzurike
• Brodric Martin
• Benito Jones
• John Cominsky

EDGE (5)

• Aidan Hutchinson
• James Houston
• Charles Harris
• Romeo Okwara
• Josh Paschal

Linebacker (5)

• Alex Anzalone
• Jack Campbell
• Derrick Barnes
• Malcolm Rodriguez
• Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Cornerback (5)

• Cameron Sutton
• Jerry Jacobs
• Will Harris
• Starling Thomas V
• Chase Lucas
• Emmanuel Moseley (Injured)

Safety (5)

• C.J. Gardner-Johnson
• Tracy Walker III
• Kerby Joseph
• Brian Branch
• Saivion Smith

Specialists (3)

• Riley Patterson (K)
• Jack Fox (P)
• Scott Daly (LS)