Detroit Lions prepare to finalize 53-man roster ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Detroit Lions must reduce their roster from 91 players to 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, following the completion of the preseason. Erik Schlitt projects quarterback Josh Dobbs to secure the backup role after a tight competition. The Lions face decisions in various positions, particularly at running back, wide receiver, and along the offensive line, with several players making strong cases during training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell and his staff have challenging decisions ahead as they finalize their team structure leading into the season.
- •Lions reduce roster from 91 players to 53 by Sunday.
- •Josh Dobbs projected as backup quarterback behind Jared Goff.
- •Decisions at running back hinge on Isiah Pacheco's health status.
- •Wide receiver depth includes Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
- •Roster impacts overall team strategy entering the new season.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions final 53-man roster prediction: Erik Schlitt edition
"Erik Schlitt makes his final Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection of the 2026 offseason.
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