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Countdown to the Final Cut: Detroit Lions Prepare for Roster Trim

2025-08-25

Author: Yan

The Big Move: 91 to 53 Players!

The excitement is palpable in Detroit as the Lions gear up to finalize their roster ahead of the NFL season! With the preseason now behind them, the clock is ticking down to Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET when all 32 teams must trim their rosters from 91 players to just 53.

Follow the Action: Roster Cuts Tracker

Stay in the loop as we provide real-time updates on the latest roster moves made by the Lions. Bookmark this page and check back often to catch all the action, along with insightful predictions on who will make the final cut.

Current Lions Roster Breakdown

As it stands, the Lions still have a robust roster of 91 players. However, that number will quickly dwindle. Here’s a brief overview of the current positions:

**Quarterbacks (3):** Jared Goff, Kyle Allen, Hendon Hooker

**Running Backs (6):** Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki, Jacob Saylors, Deon Jackson

**Wide Receivers (11):** Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, Kalif Raymond, Isaac TeSlaa, Jackson Meeks, Dominic Lovett, Tom Kennedy, Ronnie Bell, Jakobie Keeney-James, Malik Taylor

**Tight Ends (6):** Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Shane Zylstra, Zach Horton, Steven Stilianos, Gunnar Oakes

**Offensive Tackles (7):** Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, Dan Skipper, Giovanni Manu, Jamarco Jones, Mason Miller*, Gunner Britton

**Interior Offensive Line (10):** Graham Glasgow, Christian Mahogany, Tate Ratledge, Kayode Awosika, Miles Frazier — Currently on Active/PUP, Kingsley Eguakun, Trystan Colon, Netane Muti, Michael Niese, Zack Johnson.

**Defensive Ends (8):** Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Josh Paschal — Currently on Active/NFI, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Ahmed Hassanein, Nate Lynn, Isaac Ukwu, Mitchell Agude.

**Defensive Tackles (10):** DJ Reader, Alim McNeill — Currently on Active/PUP, Tyleik Williams, Roy Lopez, Pat O’Connor, Mekhi Wingo, Keith Cooper, Chris Smith, Myles Adams, Brodric Martin.

**Linebackers (10):** Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez — Currently on Active/PUP, Grant Stuard, Trevor Nowaske, Zach Cunningham, Anthony Pittman, Ezekiel Turner, DaRon Gilbert.

**Cornerbacks (11):** Terrion Arnold, D.J. Reed, Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin, Khalil Dorsey, Erick Hallett, Nick Whiteside, Tyson Russell, D.J. Miller, Luq Barcoo, Allan George.

**Safeties (6):** Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Avonte Maddox, Ian Kennelly, Loren Strickland, Morice Norris.

**Specialists (3)**