The Detroit Lions released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2022 season. While this can feel like a significant moment in the offseason, there are two things to keep in mind: first, the roster is very much in flux this time of the year, and second, this depth chart is developed by the Lions’ communications department, not the coaching staff or front office.
Now, the Lions’ communications department is out at practice every day, and they did a pretty good job with nailing the starting lineup—save a few minor details. For example, I would have had Aidan Hutchinson and Charles Harris flip sides, and probably put Jeff Okudah in the starting lineup over Will Harris, but that battle is tight, so I can’t fault them that much.