"Heute wird ein harter Tag", so Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell. "Ich schätze die Jungs und all die harte Arbeit, die sie investiert haben.
Es ist etwas, das getan werden muss. Man will es so respektvoll wie möglich machen und den Spielern nichts vormachen. Man sagt es ihnen geradeheraus - es ist hart, aber es ist der richtige Weg."
Wichtig zu wissen: Es handelt sich um den ersten Kader, weitere Moves können in den nächsten Tagen folgen, wenn andere Teams Spieler entlassen. Ab Mittwoch darf Detroit zudem mit dem Aufbau des 16-Mann-Practice-Squads beginnen.
Zur Erinnerung: Spieler, die das Camp auf der "Non-Football Injury"- oder "Physically Unable to Perform"-Liste begonnen haben, können dort bleiben, ohne gegen das 53er-Limit zu zählen. Außerdem darf jedes Team zwei verletzte Spieler auf "Injured Reserve" mit Rückkehr-Designation setzen - sie verpassen mindestens die ersten vier Spiele, zählen aber ebenfalls nicht zu den 53.
Hier der Breakdown des ersten Kaders:
Hinweis: Detroit hat aktuell noch drei freie Spots
QUARTERBACKS (2)
Im Kader: Jared Goff, Kyle Allen
Nicht geschafft: Hendon Hooker
Twentyman: Nach dem dritten Preseason-Spiel hatte Allen die Nase vorn im Kampf um den Backup-Job. Goff hatte ein starkes Camp und knüpft an seine Saison 2023 an: 2. in Passing Yards (4.629), 2. in Completion % (72,4), 2. im Passer Rating (111,8) und 4. bei Touchdown-Pässen (37) unter allen NFL-QBs. Allen bringt mit 19 Starts Erfahrung und ist ein solider Backup. Hooker hat dagegen in den Preseason-Spielen noch nicht genug überzeugen können.
RUNNING BACKS (4)
Im Kader: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki
Nicht geschafft: Jacob Saylors, Deon Jackson
Twentyman: Gibbs und Montgomery bilden eines der besten RB-Duos der Liga. Reynolds ist eine verlässliche Option, falls es nötig wird, während Vaki die Frage aufwirft, wie viel Einsatz er in der Offensive sehen wird. Saylors könnte für das Practice Squad interessant sein – ein harter Läufer mit Skills, die das Team schätzt.
WIDE RECEIVER (6)
Im Kader: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond, Tim Patrick, Isaac TeSlaa, Dominic Lovett
Nicht geschafft: Jackson Meeks, Ronnie Bell, Tom Kennedy, Jakobie Keeney-James, Malik Taylor
Twentyman: Rookie TeSlaa hat das Potenzial, früh in Offense und Special Teams eine Rolle zu übernehmen, er ist weiter entwickelt als viele Mid-Round-Picks. Lovett, ein 7th-Round-Pick, zeigte eine starke Preseason und könnte vor allem in den Special Teams helfen. Meeks (6-2, 218) war ein Undrafted Free Agent und hatte eine exzellente Preseason (11 Catches, 176 Yards, 2 TDs), scheiterte aber nur an der reinen Zahl der Spots. Auch er könnte auf das Practice Squad gehen.
TIGHT ENDS (3)
Im Kader: Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Shane Zylstra
Nicht geschafft: Zach Horton, Gunnar Oaks, Steven Stilianos
Reserve/Injured: Kenny Yeboah
Twentyman: Das Trio ist vielseitig und erlaubt OC John Morton, die Tight Ends in unterschiedlichen Packages einzusetzen. Zylstra zeigte Fortschritte als Blocker und sicherte sich den dritten Platz. LaPorta verpasste etwas Camp-Zeit wegen einer nicht näher genannten Verletzung, ist aber fit und zählt weiterhin zu den besten Skill-Players im Team.
OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
Im Kader: Taylor Decker, Christian Mahogany, Graham Glasgow, Tate Ratledge, Penei Sewell, Kayode Awosika, Giovanni Manu, Jamarco Jones, Kingsley Eguakun
Missing cut: Dan Skipper, Trystan Colon, Netane Muti, Gunner Britton, Mason Miller, Michael Niese, Zack Johnson
Reserve/Injured: Colby Sorsdal, Justin Herron
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform: Miles Frazier
Twentyman: Einige schwierige Entscheidungen hier. Jones verdrängte Skipper und sicherte sich den Reserve-Tackle-Spot. Eguakun überzeugt mit seiner Flexibilität auf allen drei Interior-Positionen. Manu bleibt ein Entwicklungsprojekt. Die Lions hatten in Camp und unter Campbell eine der stärksten O-Lines der NFL - 2025 stehen mit Ratledge, Glasgow und Mahogany gleich drei neue Starter innen drin. Die große Frage: Kann diese Linie erneut so dominant sein?
DEFENSIVE LINE (9)
Im Kader: Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, DJ Reader, Tyleik Williams, Roy Lopez, Pat O'Connor, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Mekhi Wingo, Chris Smith
Nicht geschafft: Nate Lynn, Myles Adams, Brodric Martin, Keith Cooper Jr., Mitchell Agude, Issac Ukwu
Waived mit Injury Settlement: Ahmed Hassanein
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform: Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike
Reserve/Non-Football Injury: Josh Paschal
Twentyman: Cooper war die Überraschung im Camp, vom Tryout-Spieler zu First-Team-Reps. Wahrscheinlich ein Kandidat fürs Practice Squad, ebenso wie Lynn. Hutchinson und Davenport überzeugten als Top-Edge-Duo, Williams rechtfertigt seinen First-Round-Status. McNeills ACL-Verletzung sorgt dafür, dass die Neuen gleich gefragt sind.
LINEBACKER (6)
Im Kader: Jack Campbell, Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes, Grant Stuard, Zach Cunningham, Trevor Nowaske
Nicht geschafft: Anthony Pittman, DaRon Gilbert
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform: Malcolm Rodriguez
Reserve/Injured: Ezekiel Turner
Twentyman: Pittman und Gilbert könnten über Special Teams ins Practice Squad. Cunningham und Nowaske bringen zusätzliche Tiefe. Nowaske ist Backup für Barnes auf SAM. Die Lions fühlen sich mit dieser Linebacker-Gruppe sehr sicher; talentiert, vielseitig und erfahren. Campbell könnte 2025 ein Breakout-Spieler werden.
View photos from the Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans Preseason Week 3 game at Ford Field on Saturday, August 23 in Detroit.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Steven Stilianos (43) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
The Detroit Lions huddle before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) returns a kick during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) returns a kick during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) and Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) hurdles over a defender during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (59) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks an extra point during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Myles Adams (66) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Myles Adams (66) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz (18) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) celebrates after a sack during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) celebrates after a sack during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) and Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Deon Jackson (36) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker DaRon Gilbert (43) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) and Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Gunner Britton (78) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Zack Johnson (77), Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2), and Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
DEFENSIVE BACKS (8)
Im Kader: D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, Amik Robertson, Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Rock Ya-Sin, Avonte Maddox, Khalil Dorsey
Nicht geschafft: Erick Hallett, Ian Kennelly, Loren Strickland, Morice Norris, Nick Whiteside, Tyson Russell, Luq Barcoo, Allan George, D.J. Miller
Reserve/Injured: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Dan Jackson
Twentyman: Die Vielseitigkeit ist ein großer Vorteil: Ya-Sin und Maddox können Safety und Corner spielen, Dorsey ist einer der besten Gunners der Liga. Hallett, Kennelly und Norris könnten ins Practice Squad. Reed, Arnold und Robertson sahen im Camp stark aus - zusammen mit Joseph und Branch könnte dies die beste Secondary der Lions seit Jahren werden.
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
Im Kader: Jake Bates, Jack Fox, Hogan Hatten
Twentyman: Keine Überraschungen: Bates, Fox und Hatten gehören zu den besten Spielern auf ihren Positionen und hatten im Camp keinerlei Konkurrenz.
