The Detroit Lions on Tuesday afternoon trimmed the roster to 53 players to meet the NFL requirements entering the 2022 regular season, which begins next week.
Let's take a look at the team's position groups and depth chart to see who made the initial roster, with the caveat more transactions can be made. We will update if changes occur.
The Lions begin the season Sunday, Sept. 11 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field (1 p.m., Fox), where they are 3.5-point home underdogs.
Quarterback (2)
Starter: Jared Goff
Backup: David Blough
Running back (4)
Starter: D'Andre Swift
Backups: Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson
Wide receiver (5)
Starters: DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds, Amon-Ra St.