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Here’s the Detroit Lions’ Initial Roster for 2021

The Detroit Lions have set their initial, 53-man roster for the 2021 season. As always, even though this is the official roster set by the 4 p.m. ET Tuesday (Aug….

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 27: Detroit Lions Head Football Coach Dan Campbell watches the action from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field on August 27, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. The Colts defeated the Lions 27-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions have set their initial, 53-man roster for the 2021 season.

As always, even though this is the official roster set by the 4 p.m. ET Tuesday (Aug. 31) deadline, chances are, it won't mark the team's final roster, as some exceptions could alter the final tally. But, for now, here are our Detroit Lions.

Quarterbacks
Jared Goff
Tim Boyle
David Blough

Running backs
D’Andre Swift
Jamaal Williams
Jermar Jefferson
Godwin Igwebuike
Jason Cabinda (FB)

Wide receivers
Tyrell Williams
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Kalif Raymond
Quintez Cephus
Trinity Benson
Tom Kennedy

Tight ends
T.J. Hockenson
Darren Fells

Offensive line
Taylor Decker
Jonah Jackson
Frank Ragnow
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Penei Sewell
Matt Nelson
Evan Brown
Logan Stenberg

Defensive tackle
Michael Brockers
Alim McNeill
Da’Shawn Hand
Nick Williams
Levi Onwuzurike
John Penisini
Kevin Strong

Edge
Trey Flowers
Romeo Okwara
Julian Okwara
Austin Bryant
Charles Harris

Linebacker
Jamie Collins Sr.
Alex Anzalone
Derrick Barnes
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Anthony Pittman

Cornerback
Jeff Okudah
Amani Oruwariye
Ifeatu Melifonwu
A.J. Parker
Bobby Price
Jerry Jacobs

Safety
Tracy Walker
Will Harris
Dean Marlowe
C.J. Moore

Specialists
P Jack Fox
LS Scott Daly

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.