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NFL · Week 8 · Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET
Detroit Lions Depth Chart 2026
Starters: QB Jared Goff, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR1 Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR2 Jameson Williams, WR3 Isaac TeSlaa, TE Sam LaPorta.
Next game: vs the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET. The sportsbooks give the Detroit Lions 59% to win (moneyline, margin removed). Vikings vs Lions preview
Who is out on the Lions depth chart
1 player listed first at a position on the injury report: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (right cornerback, questionable, ankle).
Also on the report: Mekhi Wingo (out), Seth McLaughlin (out), Jackson Meeks (out), Ahmed Hassanein (out), Bishop Fitzgerald (out), Kerby Joseph (out), Ben Bartch (injured reserve), Devin White (injured reserve), Tom Kennedy (injured reserve).
Full list with the injury and the status: Lions injury report.
Lions depth chart position by position
Lions offense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Jared Goff | Joshua Dobbs | - | - |
| Running Back | Jahmyr Gibbs | Sione Vaki | Jacob Saylors | Isiah Pacheco |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Tay Martin | Kendrick Law | - |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Jameson Williams | DeAndre Carter | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 3 | Isaac TeSlaa | Tom Kennedy (injured reserve) | - | - |
| Tight End | Sam LaPorta | Brock Wright | Tyler Conklin | Jackson Meeks (out) |
| Left Tackle | Penei Sewell | Giovanni Manu | - | - |
| Left Guard | Christian Mahogany | Ben Bartch (injured reserve) | - | - |
| Center | Cade Mays | Juice Scruggs | Seth McLaughlin (out) | - |
| Right Guard | Tate Ratledge | Miles Frazier | - | - |
| Right Tackle | Blake Miller | Larry Borom | - | - |
Lions defense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | Aidan Hutchinson | Derrick Moore | Eric O'Neill | Payton Turner |
| Left Defensive Tackle | Alim McNeill | Skyler Gill-Howard | Mekhi Wingo (out) | - |
| Right Defensive Tackle | Tyleik Williams | Levi Onwuzurike | - | - |
| Right Defensive End | Tyler Lacy | DJ Wonnum | Trevor Nowaske | Ahmed Hassanein (out) |
| Weakside Linebacker | Derrick Barnes | Jimmy Rolder | Damone Clark | - |
| Middle Linebacker | Jack Campbell | Amen Ogbongbemiga | - | - |
| Strongside Linebacker | Malcolm Rodriguez | Devin White (injured reserve) | - | - |
| Left Cornerback | D.J. Reed | Khalil Dorsey | - | - |
| Right Cornerback | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (questionable) | Rock Ya-Sin | - | - |
| Nickel Back | Roger McCreary | Christian Izien | - | - |
| Strong Safety | Brian Branch | Keith Abney II | Thomas Harper | Avonte Maddox |
| Free Safety | Chuck Clark | Bishop Fitzgerald (out) | Kerby Joseph (out) | - |
Lions special teams depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Kicker | Jake Bates | - | - | - |
| Punter | Jack Fox | - | - | - |
| Holder | Jack Fox | - | - | - |
| Long Snapper | Hogan Hatten | - | - | - |
| Kick Returner | DeAndre Carter | Jacob Saylors | Sione Vaki | Tom Kennedy (injured reserve) |
| Punt Returner | DeAndre Carter | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Tay Martin | Tom Kennedy (injured reserve) |
Order as listed on the team's public depth chart; an injured player keeps his spot until the team moves him. Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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FAQ
Who is the Lions starting quarterback?
Jared Goff is listed first at quarterback on the Detroit Lions depth chart.
Which Lions starters are hurt?
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (right cornerback, questionable, ankle).
How often is the depth chart updated?
Every day, from the team's public depth chart and the official injury report (last update Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET).
Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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