Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 2, the Detroit Lions will travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills and christen Highmark Stadium.
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 (in parentheses; note: several players changed their numbers after the preseason), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Special Note: This article was published before the Lions made their final roster moves on Thursday and will be updated as more information becomes available (i.e., roster elevations, transactions, etc.). Additionally, the Lions currently have only 52 players on the active roster, which may change before Thursday night’s game.
Lions depth chart: Week 2
Quarterback (2)
- Jared Goff (16)
- Josh Dobbs (11)
Running back (3)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (0)
- Sione Vaki (33)
- Jacob Saylors (25)
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)
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Isaac TeSlaa (18)
- Tay Martin (17)
- Tom Kennedy (85)
Tight end (4)
- Sam LaPorta (87)
- Brock Wright (89)
- Tyler Conklin (83)
- Jackson Meeks (13)
Offensive line (8)
Projected starters for the regular season
- LT Penei Sewell (58)
- LG Ben Bartch (78)
- C Juice Scruggs (70) — knee — Not listed with an injury designation
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Larry Borom (79)
Reserves
- G/T Miles Frazier (71)
- Expected elevation or signing
- Second expected elevation or signing
Injured
- RT Blake Miller* (76) — knee — Ruled OUT
- LG Christian Mahogany (73) — hip — Ruled OUT
- C Cade Mays (64) — Injured reserve (wrist)
- OT Giovanni Manu (59) — Non-football injury (undisclosed)
Interior defensive line (4)
- 3T Alim McNeill (54)
- DT Tyleik Williams (91)
- 3T Skyler Gill-Howard* (50)
- 3T Mekhi Wingo (94)
EDGE (6)
- EDGE Aidan Hutchinson (97)
- Rush End DJ Wonnum (98)
- Big End Tyler Lacy (93)
- EDGE Derrick Moore* (8)
- Rush End Eric O’Neill* (66)
- Big End Ahmed Hassanein (99)
Linebacker (7)
- MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
- SAM Derrick Barnes (55)
- WILL Devin White (45)
- WILL Malcolm Rodriguez (44)
- MIKE Jimmy Rolder* (41)
- SAM Trevor Nowaske (53)
- MIKE Joe Bachie (35)
Cornerback (6)
- CB D.J. Reed (4) — foot — Questionable
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (23)
- NB Keith Abney* (6)
- CB/NB Roger McCreary (21)
- CB Ennis Rakestraw (2)
- CB Khalil Dorsey (30)
Safety (4)
- S Avonte Maddox (29)
- S Chuck Clark (36)
- NB/S Christian Izien (5) — groin — Not listed with an injury designation
- S Thomas Harper (12)
Injured list
- S Brian Branch (32) — PUP/eligible to return (Achilles)
- S Kerby Joseph (31) — PUP/eligible to return (Knee)
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 — Tom Kennedy (85)
- Kick Returners — Tom Kennedy (85) and Jacob Saylors (25)
- Gunners — Khalil Dorsey (30) and Christian Izien (27); Tay Martin (17)
- Personal protector (PP) — Sione Vaki (33); Avonte Maddox (29)
At-a-glance projected depth chart
Notes: There are 13 starters listed on defense in order to illustrate who is in line for a starting role depending on the Lions’ Base vs. subpackage formations.
