Lions projected 53 man roster ( 2024 season )

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Lions 53-man roster projection after Detroit's 1st preseason game


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This new thread relates to the following threads:


Giants 14, Lions 3: Pre-Season Game # 1 ( 2024 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2200/giants-lions-season-game-2024

Lions and Giants hope to have Joint Practices in 2024

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2094/lions-giants-hope-joint-practices

Lions 2024 Training Camp Preview

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2177/lions-2024-training-camp-preview

Lions 2024 season preview

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2177/lions-2024-training-camp-preview


QB Jake Fromm was signed by the Lions since this article was written.

The health of Hendon Hooker will probably determine whether the Lions begin the regular season with 2 QBs or whether a 3rd QB being on the opening day 53 man roster gets serious consideration.

I agree with 4 Lions RBs surviving the cutdown to 53, with David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds, and Sione Vaki being on the Lions initial 53 man roster. I expect the Lions to keep 2 RBs on the Practice Squad much more often than not.

WR Antoine Green was placed on Injured Waivers earlier this week.


While I believe Daurice Fountain would be the Lions # 4 WR in the team's pecking order if the decision was made today, I can envision the Lions only keeping 4 WRs on the initial 53 man roster. Someone must step up to earn the # 5 spot.

Though I believe James Mitchell would be on the Lions initial 53 man roster as a # 4 TE if the decision was made today, he's far from a lock at this time.

I agree with the 9 Offensive Lineman that Jeff Risdon projects to survive the Cutdown to 53. Dan Skipper will very likely be with the Lions this season. Whether he's on the initial 53 man roster is up in the air. So much could depend on the Lions injury situation the next couple of weeks.

Nate Lynn was placed on IR earlier this week.

Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, and Josh Paschal will be on the Lions initial 53 man roster, if they remain relatively healthy. James Houston seems on the roster bubble (around 50-50 to survive the cutdown to 53). The other Edge players mentioned are all in the mix. At this time, my guess is the Lions will go with 5 Edge players on the Initial 50 man roster.

I agree with the DT roster assessment.

DaRon Gilbert was released earlier today. It's possible he could be re-signed by the Lions and end up on the P.S.

The only uncertainty at LB regarding the initial 53 man roster seems to be whether the Lions will go with a 6th LB? The competition between Ben Niemann and Malik Jefferson for a possible initial 53 man roster spot, probably will come down to the pre-season finale vs. Pittsburgh. One of them could easily end up on the Lions Practice Squad at some point this season.

At this time, I believe the Lions will go with 6 CBs on the initial 53 man roster. With Steven Gilmore having a slight edge over Khalil Dorsey at this time.

I believe that Brandon Joseph would be the Lions # 4 Safety on the Lions initial 53 man roster, if the Cutdown to 53 was today. Morice Norris probably is behind Brandon Joseph and C.J. Moore, after his struggles in the pre-season opener at the Giants.

While Scott Daly probably has the edge to survive the cut, compared to UDRFA Hogan Hatten, the competition could easily come down to the final pre-season game vs. the Steelers.

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Projecting the Lions' 2024 53-man roster after 3 weeks of training camp

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions at Chiefs preview: Pre-Season Game # 2 (2024)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2214/lions-chiefs-preview-season-game


An update from the initial message of this thread: DaRon Gilbert was placed on the Waived Injured List.

I don't think Nate Sudfeld warrants a spot on the Lions 53 man roster.

Unless Craig Reynolds drops off considerably before the end of the pre-season, he has a good to very good chance of surviving the cutdown to 53.

If the cutdown to 53 decisions were made at this time, the Lions wouldn't have as many as 5 WRs on the initial 53 man roster.

Michael Niese's interior O-Line versatility helps his roster cause substantially.

Time is running out for Christian Mahogany to be on the Lions 53 roster at the beginning of the regular season. With the Lions already carrying rookie Giovanni Manu, the Lions can't afford to have another Offensive Lineman on the 53 man roster who isn't ready to contribute on the Offensive Line in regular season games.

Kindle Vildor had a strong week of practice. Right now, he would survive the cutdown to 53.

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Dan Campbell says ‘five or six’ spots remain open on the Lions 53-man roster

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Injuries factor in to the Lions decision making process for the initial 53 man roster, at multiple positions.
 
Isaac Ukwu has all but earned a spot on the Lions Practice Squad, if he ends up getting released by the Lions and another team doesn't claim him off waivers.

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Lions 53-man roster projection ahead of Detroit's final preseason game

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This thread relates to the following threads:

Lions vs. Steelers preview: Pre-Season Game # 3 ( 2024)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2217/lions-steelers-preview-season-game

Lions 24, Chiefs 23: Pre-Season Game # 2 ( 2024 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2216/lions-chiefs-season-game-2024

At this time, I believe an initial Lions roster spot is going to come down to James Houston vs. Isaac Ukwu.

If nothing changes significantly in tomorrow's pre-season game vs. the Steelers, I believe 6 CBs will be on the Lions initial 53 man roster. With Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey being the # 5 and # 6 CBs, respectively.

C.J. Moore isn't subject to the Waiver Claim process next week. When combining that, with Moore apparently behind at least 4 Safeties in the Lions Safety pecking order, I currently believe he's going to far short of being on the Lions initial 53 man roster. If Moore doesn't end up signing a 53 man roster contract with another team, the Lions & Moore will likely agree to a P.S. contract. With Moore being elevated from the P.S. for 1 to 3 early season games.

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Dave Birkett's Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction before cut day

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I agree with the way Dave Birkett would provide at QB with the Lions, if it was his call.

With Donovan Peoples-Jones not subject to the waiver claim process next week and DJJ having a disappointing summer, at this point in time, I don't think he warrants being on the Lions initial 53 man roster.

Parker Hesse has played better this summer than the other TEs in the mix for the # 3 and possibly a # 4 TE spot. I think either Hesse or James Mitchell will be on the Lions Game Day roster with the LA Rams. What happens before then is much harder to predict.

Ben Niemann and/ or Ty Summers will likely be on the Lions Practice Squad, if only 5 LBs are on the 53 man roster.

I currently agree with Dave Birkett's roster projections at QB, RB, Defensive Line, LB, DB, and Specialists.

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Projecting the Lions' 2024 53-man roster ahead of preseason finale

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I believe another Interior Offensive Lineman will be on the initial 53 man roster, with Kingsley Eguakun having a slight edge over Michael Niese. If Colby Sorsdal sees action at Guard vs. the Steelers tomorrow, that might change my line of thinking about Eguakun or Niese being on the Lions initial 53 man roster.

Brandon Joseph should be on the Lions 53 man roster, based on what has transpired going into the final pre-season game. The Lions could very realistically lose him in the Waiver Claims process, if he's exposed to waivers.

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The following is my annual Lions percentage chances of players surviving the cutdown to 53 players. This edition is before the Lions pre-season game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carol On Sunday, I plan on making an updated edition, based on the Lions pre-season finale. I'm not factoring in unreported injuries.


I didn't list any player 50%, as I want to differentiate who I project to survive the cutdown.

* Injury could lead to player being placed on IR after Cutdown to 53.
** IR before roster reaches 53 is likely.
*** Regular Season NFI likely.
**** Player doesn't count as part of 53 man roster.
***** Regular Season PUP possible, not probable.

QB (3)

1. Jared Goff 100 %
2. Hendon Hooker 100 %
3. Nate Sudfeld 51%
4. Jake Fromm 1 %



RB (4)

1. Jahmyr Gibbs 100 %
2. David Montgomery 100 %
3. Sione Vaki 100 %
4 Craig Reynolds 60 % *
5. Zonovan Knight 47 %
6. Justin Jefferson 32 %
7. Jake Funk 1 %



WR (4)


1. Amon-Ra St. Brown 100 %
2. Jameson Williams 100 %
3. Kalif Raymond 100 %
4. Isaiah Williams 52 %
5. Kaden Davis 48 %
6. Donovan Peoples-Jones 46 %
7. Daurice Fountain 45 %
8. Maurice Alexander 40 %
9. Tom Kennedy 34 %
10.Jalon Calhoun 6 %





TE. (3)

1 Sam Laporta 100 %
2.Brock Wright 100 %
3.Parker Heese 51 %
4.Shane Zylstra 49 %
5.James Mitchell 49 %
6.Sean McKeon 19 %


Offensive Lineman (10)

1. Penei Sewell 100 %
2. Taylor Decker 100 %
3. Frank Ragnow 100 %
4. Kevin Zeitler 100 % *
5. Graham Glasgow 100 %
6. Giovanni Manu 99 %
7. Kayode Awosika 52 %
8. Colby Sorsdal 52 %
9. Dan Skipper 51 %
10. Kingsley Eguakun 51 %
11. Michael Niese 49 %
12. Jamarco Jones 49 %
13. Christian Mahogany 45 % *** (Won't be released).
14. Jake Burton 44 %
15. Duke Clemens 32 %
16. Bryan Hudson 10 %



Defensive Lineman / Edge (11)

1. Aidan Hutchinson 100 %
2. Alim McNeill 100 %
3. Levi Onwuzurike 100 %
4. Marcus Davenport 100 %
5. Broderic Martin 99 %
6. Mekhi Wingo 96 %
7. Josh Paschal 80 %
8. Kyle Peko 75 %
9. D.J. Reader 70 % ***** (Won't be released)
10. Mitchell Agude 53%
11. James Houston 52 % *
12. Isaac Ukwu 48 %
13. Mathieu Betts 35 %
14. Pat O'Connor 31
15. Chris Smith 15 %
16. John Cominsky 10 % **
17. David Bada 0 % ****


LB (5)

1. Jack Campbell 100 %
2. Alex Anzalone 100 %
3. Derrick Barnes 100 %
4. Jaylen Reeves-Maybin 100 %
5. Malcolm Rodriquez 98% *
6. Ben Niemann 48 %
7. Ty Summers 47 %
8. Abraham Beauplan 40 %
9. Joel Iyiegbuniwe 1 %


DB (10)
1. Terrion Arnold 100 % (CB)
2. Ennis Rakestraw 100 % (CB)
3. Brian Branch 100 % (S-CB)
4. Kerby Joseph 100 % (S)
5. Carlton Davis 100 % (CB)
6. Amik Robertson 99 % (CB)
7. Kindle Vildor 55 % (CB)
8. Ifeatu Melifonwu 54 % (S-CB).*
9. Brandon Joseph 52 % (S)
10. Khalil Dorsey 52 % (CB)
11. Steven Gilmore 48 % (CB)
12. C.J. Moore 48 % (S)
13.Loren Strickland 42 % (S)
14. Emmanuel Moseley 30 % (CB). **
15. Essang Bassey 19 % (CB)
16. Javelin Guidry 5 % (CB)
17. Chelen Garnes 2 % (S)
18. Rachad Wildgoose 1 % (CB)

Specialists (3)

1. Jack Fox (P) 100 %
2. Jake Bates (K) 98 %
3. Scott Daly (LS) 52 %
4. Hogan Hatten (LS) 48 %

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The following is my annual Lions percentage chances of players surviving the cutdown to 53 players. This edition after the Lions pre-season game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. I'm not factoring in unreported injuries.


I didn't list any player 50%, as I want to differentiate who I project to survive the cutdown.

* Injury could lead to player being placed on IR after Cutdown to 53.
** IR before roster reaches 53 is likely.
*** Regular Season NFI likely.
**** Player doesn't count as part of 53 man roster.
***** Regular Season PUP possible, not probable.

QB (3)

1. Jared Goff 100 %
2. Hendon Hooker 100 %
3. Nate Sudfeld 58 %
4. Jake Fromm 10 %



RB (4)

1. Jahmyr Gibbs 100 %
2. David Montgomery 100 %
3. Sione Vaki 100 %
4 Craig Reynolds 80 % *
5. Zonovan Knight 47 %
6. Justin Jefferson 41 %
7. Jake Funk 1 %



WR (4)


1. Amon-Ra St. Brown 100 %
2. Jameson Williams 100 %
3. Kalif Raymond 100 %
4. Isaiah Williams 52 %
5. Kaden Davis 48 %
6. Donovan Peoples-Jones 41 %
7. Daurice Fountain 40 %
8. Maurice Alexander 40 %
9. Tom Kennedy 34 %
10.Jalon Calhoun 6 %




TE. (3)

1 Sam Laporta 100 %
2.Brock Wright 100 %
3.Shane Zylstra 51 %
4.Parker Heese 49 %
5.James Mitchell 49 %
6.Sean McKeon 19 %


Offensive Lineman (9)

1. Penei Sewell 100 %
2. Taylor Decker 100 %
3. Frank Ragnow 100 %
4. Kevin Zeitler 100 % *
5. Graham Glasgow 100 %
6. Giovanni Manu 99 %
7. Kayode Awosika 86 %
8. Colby Sorsdal 52 %
9. Dan Skipper 52 %
10. Kingsley Eguakun 49 %
11. Michael Niese 49 %
12. Jamarco Jones 49 % *
13. Jake Burton 47 %
14. Christian Mahogany 45 % *** (Won't be released).
15. Duke Clemens 32 %
16. Bryan Hudson 10 %



Defensive Lineman / Edge (12)

1. Aidan Hutchinson 100 %
2. Alim McNeill 100 %
3. D.J. Reader 100 %
4. Levi Onwuzurike 100 %
5. Marcus Davenport 100 %
6. Broderic Martin 95 % *
7. Mekhi Wingo 90 %
8. Kyle Peko 90 %
9. Josh Paschal 80 %
10. James Houston 54 %
11. Isaac Ukwu 52 %
12. Mitchell Agude 51%
13. Mathieu Betts 35 %
14. Pat O'Connor 31
15. Chris Smith 15 %
16. John Cominsky 10 % **
17. David Bada 0 % ****


LB (5)

1. Jack Campbell 100 %
2. Alex Anzalone 100 %
3. Derrick Barnes 100 %
4. Jaylen Reeves-Maybin 100 %
5. Malcolm Rodriquez 98% *
6. Ben Niemann 49 % (I think he's a prime candidate to be re-signed later this week).
7. Ty Summers 47 %
8. Abraham Beauplan 40 %
9. Joel Iyiegbuniwe 1 %


DB (10)
1. Terrion Arnold 100 % (CB)
2. Ennis Rakestraw 100 % (CB)
3. Brian Branch 100 % (S-CB)
4. Kerby Joseph 100 % (S)
5. Carlton Davis 100 % (CB)
6. Amik Robertson 99 % (CB)
7. Kindle Vildor 80 % (CB)
8. Khalil Dorsey 77 % (CB)
9. Ifeatu Melifonwu 54 % (S-CB).*
10. Brandon Joseph 51 % (S)
11. C.J. Moore 48 % (S)
12. Steven Gilmore 44 % (CB)
13.Loren Strickland 42 % (S)
14. Emmanuel Moseley 30 % (CB). **
15. Essang Bassey 19 % (CB)
16. Javelin Guidry 5 % (CB)
17. Chelen Garnes 2 % (S)
18. Rachad Wildgoose 1 % (CB)

Specialists (3)

1. Jack Fox (P) 100 %
2. Jake Bates (K) 98 %
3. Scott Daly (LS) 51 %
4. Hogan Hatten (LS) 49 %

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Lions Final 53-Man Roster Projection

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Malcolm Rodriguez and Ifeatu Melifonwu aren't eligible to be placed on the PUP list, because they already active since the beginning of training camp. Both are candidates to land on I.R., sometime this week after the initial 53 man roster is set.

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Final 2024 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction (Erik Schlitt edition)

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This thread relates to the following threads:

Lions 24, Steelers 17: Pre-Season Game # 3 (2024)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2222/lions-steelers-season-game-2024

Lions activate DT D.J. Reader from PUP list

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2223/lions-activate-reader-pup-list

Because Ben Niemann (and D.J. Moore) are vested veterans, they wouldn't be subject to the waiver claims process before the trade deadline passed. Hence, I think it's more likely than not that they will be released by the Lions in the cutdown to 53. With Niemann having a good chance of being re-signed this week. Moore also would have a realistic chance of being re-signed this week but the health situation with Ifeatu Melifonwu easily could be the determining factor.

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The final Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection ahead of the NFL cutdown deadline

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Dan Skipper probably is a prime candidate to be released and then re-signed. Much like with other Vested Veterans, Ben Niemann and D.J. Moore, and possibly Nate Sudfeld, so much could depend on how many players the Lions plan on placing on I.R. later this week, after the roster is down to 53 players.