By Jason Berndt
After a weekend of intense deliberations, nail-biting decisions, and exhaustive evaluations, the Detroit Lions have officially unveiled their initial 53-man roster for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. However, the term “initial” holds a significant weight, as the roster is expected to undergo further tweaks and adjustments in the days to come. These subsequent moves could include player acquisitions from the waiver wire, transfers to the injured reserve list, or even trades that could reshape the team’s composition.
This roster, though subject to change, serves as the foundation and determine whether the Detroit Lions will see success or failure this year. It outlines the core group of players who will don the Lions’ colors and represent the team on the field. Additionally, this core will be joined by a 16-man practice squad that the Lions will begin assembling shortly. The Lions will begin the regular season on Thursday, September 7th on the road against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Quarterback (2)
Jared Goff
Teddy Bridgewater
Reserve/NFI list:
Hendon Hooker
Running back (3)
David Montgomery
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jason Cabinda (FB)
Wide receiver (5)
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Josh Reynolds
Kalif Raymond
Marvin Jones
Antoine Green
Suspended list:
Jameson Williams
Tight end (3)
Brock Wright
Sam LaPorta
James Mitchell
Offensive line (8)
Taylor Decker
Jonah Jackson
Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Penei Sewell
Graham Glasgow
Colby Sorsdal
Matt Nelson
Interior defensive line (5)
Alim McNeill
Isaiah Buggs
Levi Onwuzurike
Benito Jones
Brodric Martin
EDGE (7)
Aidan Hutchinson
Charles Harris
John Cominsky
Josh Paschal
James Houston
Romeo Okwara
Julian Okwara
Linebacker (6)
Alex Anzalone
Jack Campbell
Malcolm Rodriguez
Derrick Barnes
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Anthony Pittman
Cornerback (7)
Cameron Sutton
Jerry Jacobs
Emmanuel Moseley
Brian Branch
Will Harris
Steven Gilmore
Khalil Dorsey
Safety (4)
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Kerby Joseph
Tracy Walker
Ifeatu Melifonwu
Special teams (3)
Jack Fox (P)
Scott Daly (LS)
Riley Patterson (K)
