Detroit Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 16 at Bears
Dec 22, 2024
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Here’s an updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Week 16 matchup with the Chicago Bears. In Week 16, the Detroit Lions (12-2) will take on NFC North rival Chicago Bears (4-10) in the Windy City. After suffering multiple injuries against the Bills, the Lions had to do quite a bit of roster shuffling ahead of this game and we have it all laid out for you in this updated depth chart.
To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have a detailed and updated Lions depth chart, not only listing/ranking all the players, but also giving you the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developing stories. For your viewing experience, we have listed the player's number (in parentheses), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies' names.
Quarterback (2)
Jared Goff (16)
Hendon Hooker (2)
Running back (5)
Jahmyr Gibbs (26)
Craig Reynolds (13)
Jermar Jefferson (28) — elevated from the practice squad for this game
Sione Vaki* (33)
David Montgomery (5) — knee, appears to have avoided surgery — Ruled OUT
Wide receiver (5)
Amon-Ra St. Brown (14)
Jameson Williams (9)
Tim Patrick (17)
Allen Robinson (8)
Tom Kennedy (85) — signed to the active roster on Saturday
Injured:
Kalif Raymond (11) — Injured reserve, eligible to return in Week 17
Tight end (3)
Sam LaPorta (87)
Brock Wright (89)
Shane Zylstra (84)
Offensive line (11)
Projected starters
LT Taylor Decker (68)LG Christian Mahogany* (73) or Kayode Awosika (74) C Frank Ragnow (77) — back, not listed with a designationRG Kevin Zeitler (71)RT Penei Sewell (58)
Reserves
LT Dan Skipper (70)C/RG Michael Niese (62)LG Graham Glasgow (60) — knee, questionable — INACTIVERT/G Colby Sorsdal (75) — INACTIVELT Giovanni Manu* (59) — INACTIVE
Interior defensive line (6)
NT DJ Reader (98)
DL Levi Onwuzurike (91)
DL Pat O’Connor (95)
DL Chris Smith (90) — signed to the active roster on Saturday
DL Myles Adams (66)
NT Brodric Martin (96) — INACTIVE
Injured
DT Alim McNeill (54) — injured reserve (knee), his season is over
EDGE (5)
EDGE Za’Darius Smith (99)
DL Josh Paschal (93)
EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad (69)
EDGE Mitchell Agude (50) — signed to the active roster on Saturday
DL Jonah Williams (78) — INACTIVE
Linebacker (7)
MIKE Jack Campbell (46)
SAM Trevor Nowaske (53) — concussion, not listed with a designation
WILL David Long (43)
WILL Ezekiel Turner (47)
MIKE/SAM Ben Niemann (51)
MIKE/SAM Anthony Pittman (41)
WILL Kwon Alexander (10) — INACTIVE
Injured
WILL Alex Anzalone (34) — Injured reserve (forearm), eligible to return at any time
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) — Injured reserve (neck), injury evaluation window has opened
Cornerback (4)
CB Terrion Arnold* (0)
NB Amik Robertson (21)
CB Kindle Vildor (29)
CB/NB Emmanuel Moseley (4)
Injured
CB Carlton Davis (23) — injured reserve (jaw), expected to miss six weeks
CB/NB Ennis Rakestraw* (15) — Injured reserve (hamstring), eligible to return in Week 16
CB Khalil Dorsey (30) — injured reserve, his season is over
Safety (4)
S/NB Brian Branch (32) — calf, questionable
S Kerby Joseph (31)
S Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) — activated from injured reserve (finger)
S Loren Strickland (24) — elevated from the practice squad for this game
Kicking team
P Jack Fox (3)
K Jake Bates (39)
LS Hogan Hatten* (49)
Kick/Punt returners
Punt return — Tom Kennedy (85)
Kick return — Craig Reynolds (13) and Sione Vaki* (33)
Kick coverage specialists
Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
Holder — Jack Fox (3)
Gunners — CB/NB Emmanuel Moseley (4) and Loren Strickland (24)
Personal protector (PP) — Ezekiel Turner (47)
At-a-glance projected depth chart