Detroit Lions Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC North · Dan Campbell · Record 2-1
Updated · Week 4
The Detroit Lions 2026 depth chart has Jared Goff at quarterback (backup: Joshua Dobbs), Jahmyr Gibbs as the lead running back, Isaac TeSlaa, Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown at wide receiver and Sam LaPorta at tight end. The Lions are 2-1 in 2026 under head coach Dan Campbell. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 30, 2026.
Lions Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Jared Goff | Joshua Dobbs | — |
| RBRunning Back | Jahmyr Gibbs | Sione Vaki | Jacob Saylors |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Isaac TeSlaa | Tay Martin | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Jameson Williams | — | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Tom Kennedy | — |
| TETight End | Sam LaPorta | Brock Wright | Jackson Meeks |
| LTLeft Tackle | Penei Sewell | — | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Christian Mahogany | Ben Bartch | — |
| CCenter | Juice Scruggs | Seth McLaughlin | — |
| RGRight Guard | Tate Ratledge | Miles Frazier | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Blake Miller | Larry Borom | — |
Lions Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Aidan Hutchinson | Derrick Moore | Eric O'Neill |
| LDTLeft Defensive Tackle | Tyleik Williams | Skyler Gill-Howard | — |
| RDTRight Defensive Tackle | Alim McNeill | Levi Onwuzurike | Mekhi Wingo |
| RDERight Defensive End | DJ Wonnum | Tyler Lacy | Ahmed Hassanein |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Derrick Barnes | Trevor Nowaske | Amen Ogbongbemiga |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Jack Campbell | Malcolm Rodriguez | Jimmy Rolder |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Rock Ya-Sin | Khalil Dorsey | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | D.J. Reed | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Chuck Clark | — | — |
| FSFree Safety | Christian Izien | Bishop Fitzgerald | — |
| NBNickel Back | Roger McCreary | Keith Abney II | — |
Lions Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Jake Bates | — | — |
| PPunter | Jack Fox | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Tom Kennedy | — | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Tom Kennedy | — | — |
Lions 2026 Results
Record: 2-1.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs New Orleans Saints | W 31-30 (OT) |
| Week 2 | at Buffalo Bills | L 31-41 |
| Week 3 | New York Jets | W 31-24 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Week 4 at Carolina pending
Lions: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Detroit went 9-8 in 2025 and missed the playoffs, finishing last in the NFC North a year after a 15-2 campaign. This offseason the Lions traded RB David Montgomery to Houston and signed former Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs. They also added veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater and CB Roger McCreary.
2025 season: 8-8 · 3rd NFC North.
Lions Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Lions starting quarterback in 2026?
Jared Goff is the Detroit Lions QB1 on the depth chart updated September 30, 2026, with Joshua Dobbs as the backup.
Who is the Lions starting running back?
Jahmyr Gibbs is RB1, followed by Sione Vaki.
Who are the Lions starting wide receivers?
The top three Lions receivers are Isaac TeSlaa, Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Who is the Lions starting tight end?
Sam LaPorta is the TE1 on the Detroit Lions depth chart.
Who is the Lions kicker?
Jake Bates is the kicker and Jack Fox is the punter.
What is the Lions record in 2026?
The Detroit Lions are 2-1 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Dan Campbell.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 30, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.