Detroit Lions rank sixth in NFL roster evaluations by ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
ESPN ranks the Detroit Lions' roster sixth overall in the NFL, just outside the top five. The assessment follows earlier rankings that placed them as high as fourth. The Lions' roster features strong skill position players, including Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, but concerns remain about their secondary due to injuries. In contrast, rival NFC North teams rank lower, with the Packers at 10th, Bears at 17th, and Vikings at 22nd. The Lions look to address questions surrounding their defense as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Detroit ranks sixth in ESPN's latest NFL roster evaluation.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown are highlighted as key players.
- •Injury concerns plague the Lions' secondary.
- •NFC North rivals have lower rankings: Packers 10th, Bears 17th, Vikings 22nd.
- •ESPN's analysis identifies Blake Miller as an x-factor for the Lions.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions News: Detroit’s roster ranks just outside top 5
"ESPN continues to be very high on the Detroit Lions’ roster, ranking it just outside the NFL’s top five.
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