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With the final preseason game in the books, the Detroit Lions have a few days to figure out how they want to construct their 53-man roster. This year’s deadline is a little different. In the past, every team’s final preseason game would fall on a Thursday, and the roster would have to be cut down by Saturday afternoon.
This year, preseason finales were spread across the entire weekend, with the 53-man deadline on Tuesday. That gives the Lions a small advantage to really take an extra couple of days to consider every possible avenue for their roster.
Following the final preseason game against the Colts, Lions head coach Dan Campbell told the media that he plans on taking his time with these cuts, likely saving his final choices until Monday, because another team may make a roster move that could impact their choices.
“You’re hoping that somebody made – while you’re making these decisions, have they let somebody go that you think can help you now?” Campbell said. “Then that helps your decision moving forward maybe with some guys you haven’t moved on from yet or decide what you’re going to do.”
So as roster cuts come trickling in, we’ll be tracking them all right now from 80 to 53. Refresh this page through 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the deadline for all 32 teams.
Note: We are starting the roster at 79 players, not 80. Defensive lineman Jashon Cornell is suspended for the first three games of the season, so the Lions will either cut him or place him on the reserve/suspended list, which does not count against the 53-man roster.
While you wait, some relevant reading material
- Jeremy’s 53-man roster projection
- Erik’s 53-man roster projection
- Bubble watch: Offense
- Bubble watch: Defense
- The Lions should cut both kickers
- Roster cuts Q&A podcast
Monday’s cuts
- WR Breshad Perriman (per Schefter) — Story
- CB Mike Ford (per Birkett) — Story
- S Alijah Holder (per Tom Pelissero) - Story
- OL Tyrell Crosby - Waived/injured per Dan Campbell - Story
- OL Dan Skipper - Waived/injured per Dan Campbell - Story
- OG Evan Heim - per Dan Campbell - Story
- WR Victor Bolden - per Dan Campbell - Story
- WR Damion Ratley - per Dan Campbell - Story
- NT Miles Brown - per Dan Campbell - Story
Latest cuts, last updated: Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. ET
- RB Craig Reynolds (per Dave Birkett) - Story
- DT Bruce Hector (per Tom Pelissero) - Story
- LB Jahlani Tavai (per Adam Schefter) - Story
- WR Geronimo Allison (per Tom Pelissero) - Story
- LB Tavante Beckett (per Birkett)
- OT Darrin Paulo (per Brikett)
- RB David Mills - Per team statement
- TE Alize Mack - Per team statement
- TE Brock Wright - Per team statement
- WR Javon McKinley - Per team statement
- WR Sage Surratt - Per team statement
- G Tommy Kraemer - Per team statement
- EDGE Rashod Berry - Per team statement
- NB Corn Elder - Per team statement
- NB Nickell Robey-Coleman - Per team statement
- S Jalen Elliott - Per team statement
- K Randy Bullock - Per team statement
- K Zane Gonalez - Per team statement
Added via trade:
- WR Trinity Benson (per Mike Klis) — Story
Current Lions roster: 53 players
Quarterback (3)
Jared Goff
Tim Boyle
David Blough
Running backs (5)
D’Andre Swift
Jamaal Williams
Jermar Jefferson
Godwin Igwebuike
Jason CabindaDedrick MillsCraig Reynolds - (per Birkett) - Story
Wide receivers (6)
Tyrell Williams
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Kalif Raymond
Quintez Cephus
Trinity Benson - acquired via trade with Broncos
Tom KennedySage SurrattJavon McKinleyGeronimo Allison — (per Pelissero) - StoryBreshad Perriman - (per Schefter) - Story Victor Bolden - per Dan Campbell - StoryDamion Ratley - per Dan Campbell - Story
Tight ends (2)
T.J. Hockenson
Darren FellsAlize MackBrock Wright
Offensive line (8)
Taylor Decker
Jonah Jackson
Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Penei Sewell
Matt Nelson
Evan Brown
Logan StenbergTommy KraemerDarrin Paulo - (per Brikett)Tyrell Crosby - Waived injured - StoryDan Skipper - Waived/injured - StoryEvan Heim - per Dan Campbell - Story
Defensive tackle (7)
Michael Brockers
Alim McNeill
Da’Shawn Hand
Nick Williams
Levi Onwuzurike
John Penisini
Kevin StrongBruce Hector (per Tom Pelissero) — StoryMiles Brown - per Dan Campbell - StoryJashon Cornell — will be placed on the suspended list or cut
EDGE (5)
Trey Flowers
Romeo Okwara
Julian Okwara
Austin Bryant
Charles HarrisRashod Berry
Linebacker (5)
Jamie Collins Sr.
Alex Anzalone
Derrick Barnes
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Anthony PittmanTavante Beckett (per Birkett)Jahlani Tavai (per Adam Schefter) — Story
Cornerback (6)
Jeff Okudah
Amani Oruwariye
Ifeatu Melifonwu
A.J. Parker
Bobby Price
Jerry JacobsNickell Robey-ColemanCorn ElderMike Ford — (per Birkett) — Story
Safety (4)
Tracy Walker
Will Harris
Dean Marlowe
C.J. MooreJalen ElliottAlijah Holder - (per Tom Pelissero) - Story
Specialists (2)
K Randy BullockK Zane Gonzalez
P Jack Fox
LS Scott Daly
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