Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 1, the Detroit Lions will host the New Orleans Saints to open up their 2026 regular season.
To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart that ranks all players and provides the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developments. For your viewing experience, we have listed the players’ numbers (in parentheses; note: several players changed their numbers after the preseason), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.
Lions depth chart: Week 1
Projected starters for the regular season
Interior defensive line (5)
At-a-glance projected depth chart
Notes: There are 13 starters listed on defense in order to illustrate who is in line for a starting role depending on the Lions’ Base vs. subpackage formations.