The Detroit Lions have officially finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the regular season, with several notable players making the cut and others being released or sent to the practice squad. Head Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that it was a tough day for the team’s players, but emphasized the importance of making the necessary cuts to build a strong and competitive roster.
The Lions have secured spots on their offense with Jared Goff at quarterback, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery as running backs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond among the top wide receivers, Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and Shane Zylstra at tight end, and a deep and talented offensive line featuring Taylor Decker, Christian Mahogany, Graham Glasgow, Tate Ratledge, Penei Sewell, and others.
On defense, Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport anchor the defensive line alongside DJ Reed, Terrion Arnold, Amik Robertson, Kerby Joseph, and other key contributors. The team has also assembled a strong secondary with Brian Branch and Rock Ya-Sin forming one of the best safety duos in the NFL.
The Lions’ practice squad will include players like Ronnie Bell, Jakobie Keeney-James, Malik Taylor, Gunnar Oaks, Zach Horton, Steven Stilianos, Jacob Saylors, Deon Jackson, Tom Kennedy, Issac Ukwu, Nate Lynn, Brodric Martin, Keith Cooper Jr., Mitchell Agude, Ahmed Hassanein, Malcolm Rodriguez, Ezekiel Turner, Erick Hallett, Ian Kennelly, Loren Strickland, Morice Norris, Tyson Russell, Luq Barcoo, Allan George, D.J. Miller, and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
With their roster finalized, the Lions are now poised to take on the challenge of a competitive NFL season ahead, with a strong foundation in place to build upon throughout the year.
Source: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-breaking-down-the-initial-53-man-roster