Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 9, the Detroit Lions (5-2) are back at home and taking on NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings (3-4).
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart, which not only ranks all the players but also provides the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developing stories. For your viewing experience, we have listed the player’s number (in parentheses), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Quarterbacks (2)
- Jared Goff (16)
- Kyle Allen (8)
Running back (4)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (0)
- David Montgomery (5)
- Sione Vaki (33) — groin — Questionable
- Jacob Saylors (25)
- Craig Reynolds (13) — hamstring — Ruled OUT
Wide receiver (5)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
- Jameson Williams (1)
- Kalif Raymond (11)
- Isaac TeSlaa* (18)
- Dominic Lovett* (19)
Tight end (3)
- TE Sam LaPorta (87)
- TE Brock Wright (89)
- TE Ross Dwelley (82)
Injured list:
- TE Shane Zylstra (84), Reserve/IR (ankle), eligible to return at any time
Projected offensive line (8)
Projected Starters
- LT Taylor Decker (68) — shoulder — Questionable
- LG Christian Mahogany (73)
- C Graham Glasgow (60)
- RG Tate Ratledge (69)
- RT Penei Sewell (58)
Reserves
- LT Dan Skipper (70)
- OL Kayode Awosika (74)
- G/C Trystan Colon (57)
Injured list:
- G Miles Frazier* (71) — Reserve/PUP — eligible to return at any time
- OT Giovanni Manu (59) — Reserve/IR (knee) — eligible to return in Week 11
Defensive end (5)
Injured list:
Defensive tackle (6)
- 3T Alim McNeill (54)
- NT DJ Reader (98)
- 3T Tyleik Williams* (91)
- NT Roy Lopez (51)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (94)
- DL Quinton Jefferson (79)
Linebacker (6)
Injured list:
Cornerback (6)
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