Starters: Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguezĭepth: Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Anthony Pittman That being said, in order to stay strong, it’s important to invest on the edge-especially with how frequently some of them kick inside-and that leaves this as a spot the Lions could add talent at during the draft. That gives the Lions strong depth options now and in the future at this position. The Lions are seven deep in edge rushers, with Hutchinson, Cominsky, and Paschal signed through next season, along with Houston being an exclusive right free agent-meaning he is almost sure to return. Top reserves: Josh Paschal, Romeo Okwara, Charles Harris Starters: Aidan Hutchinson, John Cominsky, James Houston (SAM) This is arguably the team’s biggest need and it would not be surprising to see them address the position early in the draft. But despite all the contributors returning, this was a group that struggled last season-though they did get much better later on in the year-and is in dire need of some depth. This is pretty much the game-day group the Lions rolled with last season, save Onwuzurike who was on injured reserve. Top reserves: Levi Onwuzurike, Benito Jones But with Vaitai, Glasgow, and Jackson all in the final year of their contracts, the Lions would be wise to add depth prospects/guards with 2024 starting capabilities to the group. With Vaitai looking healthy and Glasgow back in the fold, the Lions’ offensive line looks like it could be potentially stronger than it was last season. Top reserves: Graham Glasgow (IOL), Kayode Awosika (G), Matt Nelson (OT/G)ĭepth: Obinna Eze (OT), Logan Stenberg (G), Ross Pierschbacher (C), Darrin Paulo (G/T) Starters: Taylor Decker (LT), Jonah Jackson (LG), Frank Ragnow (C), Halapoulivaati Vaitai (RG), Penei Sewell (RT) Like wide receiver and running back, the Lions could roll into the season with this group and be completely fine, but with only Mitchell signed next season (both Wright and Zylstra are restricted free agents, while Cabinda is an unrestricted free agent) this is a position that could get some early attention. Top reserves: Shane Zylstra, James Mitchell Starters: Brock Wright, Jason Cabinda (FB) Brown are signed for the 2024 season, at this time. Jameson Williams’ six-game suspension will leave him out of the starting lineup for now, and while the Lions’ singing of Marvin Jones helps the depth of the starting group, there is still a long-term need at the position. Top reserves: Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymondĭepth: Trinity Benson, Tom Kennedy, Maurice Alexander, Stanley Berryhill ![]() The Lions could go into the season with this crew, but with Swift in a contract year and Reynolds a restricted free agent in 2024, the Lions may invest in the position early in the draft with the future in mind. ![]() Running back (5)Ĭo-Starters: David Montgomery and D’Andre Swift If the Lions don’t draft a quarterback with a chance to compete in 2023, Detroit has a “strong offer” in place for Teddy Bridgewater. It’s possible the Lions look at the position early, late, or even in the UDFA pool of players. It seems logical that the Lions will certainly add at least one rookie to the quarterback's room in this draft. That means Detroit will likely be active in the undrafted free agent and unrestricted free agent markets following the draft, as they may need to add an additional 13 or so players, beyond those drafted. Currently, the Lions have 68 players under contract and nine draft picks. Keep in mind, teams' rosters are expanded to up to 90 players during the offseason. The 2023 NFL Draft is only hours away and for those looking for a refresher on where the Detroit Lions roster sits, here’s a quick breakdown of the team’s depth chart before the main event.
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