53-Man Lions Roster Projection Week 2

Updated roster projection after two weeks of Lions 2023 training camp.

Here is the latest 53-man roster projection after two weeks of Detroit Lions training camp. 

There are a few changes from our last projection, as young players are making a case to earn a spot on the active roster coming out of camp. 

Quarterbacks (2)

• Jared Goff
• Nate Sudfeld
• Hendon Hooker (Injured)

If Sudfeld continues to struggle like he did against Detroit's No. 1 defense on Day 11, he will find himself not making the team at the conclusion of training camp.

General manager Brad Holmes has not shied away from making changes to the quarterback room, as the team parted ways with David Blough and Tim Boyle prior to the start of the 2022 season. 

Running backs (4)

• David Montgomery
• Jahmyr Gibbs
• Justin Jackson
• Jason Cabinda (FB)

Veteran Justin Jackson is demonstrating daily why the decision to bring him back was the correct one. He is quickly distancing himself from the others in competition for the third running back spot. 

Wide receivers (6)

• Amon-Ra St. Brown
• Marvin Jones Jr.
• Josh Reynolds
• Kalif Raymond
• Denzel Mims 
• Dylan Drummond
• Jameson Williams (Suspended)

A change from the previous projection involves the former Eastern Michigan wideout making the team. As the preseason progresses, Drummond will be given an opportunity to make plays against other NFL opponents. 

If he continues to shine, as he has each day at camp, he will take Antoine Green's 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
• Matt Nelson

Related: Lions 53-Man Roster Projection Week 1

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

Smith bumps Melifonwu this week, as injuries continue to force the former Syracuse defensive back to miss practice time. 

Specialists (3)

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