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Detroit Lions Announce Final 53-Man Roster

Here is the first look at the 2020 Detroit Lions 53-man roster
Detroit Lions Announce Final 53-Man Roster
Detroit Lions Announce Final 53-Man Roster

After one of the most unique offseason's in NFL history, the Detroit Lions official 53-man roster has been set. 

Several members of Detroit's roster that were cut this week will have the opportunity to remain on the practice squad. 

Here’s a look at the Lions’ initial 53-man roster.

Released

G Oday Aboushi

G Beau Benzchawel

QB David Blough

WR Victor Bolden

DE Will Clarke

S Jalen Elliott

DT Frank Herron

RB Wes Hills

DT Albert Huggins

RB Jason Huntley

WR Tom Kennedy

WR Chris Lacy

TE Isaac Nauta

LB Anthony Pittman

S Bobby Price

DT Olive Sagapolu

P Arryn Siposs

TE Matt Sokol

DT Kevin Strong

CB Dee Virgin

G Kenny Wiggins

DT Kevin Wilkins

RB Jonathan Williams

LS Steve Wirtel

T Dan Skipper 

Quarterback (2)

  • Matthew Stafford
  • Chase Daniel
  • David Blough - Cut

Running Back (5)

  • Kerryon Johnson
  • D’Andre Swift
  • Ty Johnson
  • Jason Cabinda (FB)
  • Bo Scarbrough
  • Wes Hills - Cut
  • Jason Huntley - Cut
  • Jonathan Williams - Cut
  • Nick Bawden (FB) — IR

Wide Receiver (6)

  • Kenny Golladay
  • Marvin Jones Jr.
  • Danny Amendola
  • Jamal Agnew
  • Marvin Hall
  • Quintez Cephus
  • Tom Kennedy - Cut
  • Victor Bolden - Cut
  • Chris Lacy - Cut

Tight End (3)

  • T.J. Hockenson
  • Jesse James
  • Hunter Bryant 
  • Matt Sokol - Cut
  • Isaac Nauta - Cut

Offensive Line (8)

  • Taylor Decker
  • Joe Dahl
  • Frank Ragnow
  • Jonah Jackson
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai
  • Tyrell Crosby
  • Logan Stenberg
  • Matt Nelson
  • Oday Abouoshi - Cut
  • Beau Benzschawel - Cut 
  • Dan Skipper - Cut 
  • Kenny Wiggins - Cut

Interior Defensive Line (4)

  • Da’Shawn Hand
  • Danny Shelton
  • Nick Williams
  • John Penisini
  • Kevin Wilkins - Cut
  • Olive Sagapolu - Cut
  • Albert Huggins - Cut
  • Frank Herron - Cut
  • Kevin Strong - Cut
  • Jashon Cornell — IR

EDGE (3)

  • Trey Flowers
  • Romeo Okwara
  • Julian Okwara
  • Austin Bryant - PUP List
  • Will Clarke - Cut

Linebackers (7)

  • Jamie Collins
  • Jarrad Davis
  • Jahlani Tavai
  • Christian Jones
  • Reggie Ragland
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin
  • Elijah Lee
  • Anthony Pittman - Cut

Cornerback (7)

  • Desmond Trufant
  • Justin Coleman
  • Jeff Okudah
  • Amani Oruwariye
  • Tony McRae
  • Darryl Roberts
  • Mike Ford
  • Dee Virgin - Cut

Safety (5)

  • Tracy Walker
  • Duron Harmon
  • Will Harris
  • C.J. Moore
  • Miles Killebrew
  • Jayron Kearse (Suspended first 3 games)
  • Bobby Price - Cut
  • Jalen Elliott - Cut

Special teams (3)

  • Matt Prater (K)
  • Jack Fox (P)
  • Don Muhlbach (LS)
  • Arryn Siposs (P) - Cut
  • Steve Wirtel (LS) - Cut

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