By Mmesoma 
Detroit, MI – July 4, 2025 — With training camp just weeks away, the Detroit Lions are entering a pivotal moment in their 2025 campaign preparation. After a strong offseason filled with both headline-grabbing additions and tough losses, fans and analysts alike are eyeing the final 53-man roster with anticipation.
While official cuts won’t happen until the end of August, here’s a final pre-camp prediction of what the Lions’ roster could look like — complete with tough “goodbyes” and welcome “comebacks.”
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🔹 Quarterbacks (2)
Jared Goff
Hendon Hooker
No surprises here. Goff remains the unquestioned starter following his standout 2024 season, and Hooker continues to develop behind him. The Lions could stash a third QB on the practice squad, but the final 53 likely holds just two.
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🔹 Running Backs (3)
Jahmyr Gibbs
David Montgomery
Craig Reynolds
While Gibbs and Montgomery form a thunder-and-lightning duo, Reynolds edges out competition thanks to his reliability and special teams value. UDFA breakout star Jalen Williams could make a push, but Reynolds has the upper hand—for now.
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🔹 Wide Receivers (6)
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Jameson Williams
Kalif Raymond
Donovan Peoples-Jones
Antoine Green
Tre’Quan Smith
Green’s development and Smith’s veteran savvy earn them spots. With Josh Reynolds gone, the WR room opens up for competition, but St. Brown and Williams will shoulder the load.
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🔹 Tight Ends (3)
Sam LaPorta
Brock Wright
James Mitchell
LaPorta is a star in the making. Wright and Mitchell remain solid blockers with occasional upside in the passing game. UDFA TE battle will be interesting, but depth seems locked in.
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🔹 Offensive Line (9)
Taylor Decker
Penei Sewell
Frank Ragnow
Graham Glasgow
Jonah Jackson
Colby Sorsdal
Kayode Awosika
Matt Farniok
Logan Stenberg
A strong, cohesive unit. The starting five are entrenched, with depth that can rotate in without much drop-off. Stenberg’s return adds grit inside.
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🔹 Defensive Line (9)
Aidan Hutchinson
Alim McNeill
Marcus Davenport
DJ Reader
John Cominsky
Josh Paschal
Brodric Martin
Levi Onwuzurike
James Houston
Hutchinson leads a stacked group that now includes run-stuffers like Reader and promising talent like Houston. This group could be among the best in the NFC if healthy.
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🔹 Linebackers (5)
Alex Anzalone
Jack Campbell
Malcolm Rodriguez
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Derrick Barnes
A solid mix of experience and youth. Campbell is expected to take a big step in Year 2, and Barnes continues to improve. Reeves-Maybin holds down a key special teams role.
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🔹 Cornerbacks (5)
Terrion Arnold
Cam Sutton
Emmanuel Moseley
Brian Branch
Khalil Dorsey
Arnold, the rookie first-rounder, brings firepower. Branch remains the versatile chess piece, while Sutton and Moseley offer veteran presence. Dorsey edges out Will Harris for special teams value.
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🔹 Safeties (4)
Kerby Joseph
Tracy Walker
Ifeatu Melifonwu
Brandon Joseph
Kerby and Walker hold the starting jobs, but eyes are on Melifonwu’s consistency and Joseph’s growth. Look for Brandon Joseph to make noise during camp.
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🔹 Special Teams (3)
Michael Badgley (K)
Jack Fox (P)
Scott Daly (LS)
No change here. Badgley is trusted for short- to mid-range kicks, Fox continues to be one of the league’s top punters, and Daly’s snap consistency locks him in.
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❗ Notable Cuts:
Will Harris (CB/S)
Jalen Williams (RB)
Jason Cabinda (FB)
Maurice Alexander (WR/KR)
Some fan favorites and veterans could be on the bubble. Harris, a longtime Swiss army knife for the secondary, may finally lose his roster spot in favor of younger depth.
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🚨 Final Thoughts
The Lions’ roster heading into training camp looks deeper and more balanced than in years past. With strong veteran leadership and emerging young talent across key positions, Detroit’s 2025 squad is primed to compete for a return trip to the playoffs — and maybe even more.
But first, the competition begins. And some hard “goodbyes” will be inevitable.