53-Man Lions Roster Projection Week 2

Here is the latest 53-man roster projection after two weeks of Detroit Lions training camp.

There are a few changes from our last projection, as young players are making a case to earn a spot on the active roster coming out of camp.

Quarterbacks (2)

Jared Goff
Nate Sudfeld
Hendon Hooker (Injured)

If Sudfeld continues to struggle like he did against Detroit's No. 1 defense on Day 11, he will find himself not making the team at the conclusion of training camp.

General manager Brad Holmes has not shied away from making changes to the quarterback room, as the team parted ways with David Blough and Tim Boyle prior to the start of the 2022 season.

Running backs (4)

David Montgomery
Jahmyr Gibbs
Justin Jackson
Jason Cabinda (FB)

Veteran Justin Jackson is demonstrating daily why the decision to bring him back was the correct one. He is quickly distancing himself from the others in competition for the third running back spot.

Wide receivers (6)

Amon-Ra St. Brown
Marvin Jones Jr.
Josh Reynolds
Kalif Raymond
Denzel Mims
Dylan Drummond
Jameson Williams (Suspended)

A change from the previous projection involves the former Eastern Michigan wideout making the team. As the preseason progresses, Drummond will be given an opportunity to make plays against other NFL opponents.

If he continues to shine, as he has each day at camp, he will take Antoine Green's roster spot.

Tight ends (3)

Sam LaPorta
Brock Wright
James Mitchell

Offensive line (9)

Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Jonah Jackson
Taylor Decker
Penei Sewell
Graham Glasgow
Colby Sorsdal
Kayode Awosika
Matt Nelson

Defensive line (6)

Alim McNeill
Isaiah Buggs
Levi Onwuzurike
Brodric Martin
Benito Jones
John Cominsky

EDGE (5)

Aidan Hutchinson
James Houston
Charles Harris
Romeo Okwara
Josh Paschal

Linebacker (5)

Alex Anzalone
Jack Campbell
Derrick Barnes
Malcolm Rodriguez
Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Cornerback (5)

Cameron Sutton
Jerry Jacobs
Will Harris
Starling Thomas V
Chase Lucas
Emmanuel Moseley (Injured)

Safety (5)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Tracy Walker III
Kerby Joseph
Brian Branch
Saivion Smith

Smith bumps Melifonwu this week, as injuries continue to force the former Syracuse defensive back to miss practice time.

Specialists (3)

Riley Patterson (K)
Jack Fox (P)
Scott Daly (LS)