There is only two weeks standing between fans and the start of the 2024 regular season after the finished off their preseason schedule on Saturday with a win over the .But before that game will take place, the Lions must trim their offseason roster down to 53 players. The deadline to do that falls on , but we could very well see moves made in the days leading up to then.Last week, head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the difference the team is seeing when it comes to making roster cuts now as opposed to a few years ago when the team didn't have as much talent."So now, here we are, you feel like youve tied down most of these spots," . "Were gonna Justin Coleman Jersey have to let go of some good players I think, ultimately, that I think can play in this league at some point at different positions. Thats a hard thing to do. But it also shows where our roster is at to this point. Its grown a ton. Brads done a hell of a job.After watching everything from organized team activities, to training camp, to the preseason, we have a better idea of where players stand. Knowing that, here's our best (and last) gue s for what the Lions' initial 53-man roster will look like.Detroit Lions 53-man roster predictionQuarterbacks (3)Jared Goff, Nate Sudfeld, Hendon HookerAhead of the preseason Jason McCourty Jersey finale, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that Sudfeld had the in the competition with Hooker. After the from Hooker in preseason Week 3, and combined with the fact that Sudfeld didn't play at all, the veteran will likely get the nod as the QB2 to start the season.Running backs (4)David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds, Sione VakiThis is how we figured things would go at the start of the offseason and nothing has changed since. It'll be interesting to see if Vaki has done enough to earn his way up the depth chart, but Reynolds will likely start as the RB3.Wide receivers (5)Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Isaiah WilliamsI get that Williams is yet another slot receiver on the roster, but he was far and away the team's best player when it comes to depth options Malcolm Brown Jersey at the position. DPJ gets his spot by default rather than truly earning it after a disappointing showing during the offseason. It would be the least surprising thing ever if the Lions add more help to this group.Tight ends (3)Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Shane ZylstraJames Mitchell did zero to help his cause this offseason and that leads to him getting cut. It wouldn't shock me to see Parker He se grab the fourth spot if the Lions carry that many, but this is what we have for now.Offensive linemen (9)Taylor Decker, Kevin Zeitler, Frank Ragnow, Graham Glasgow, Penei Sewell, Dan Skipper, Jamarco Jones, Colby Sorsdal, Giovanni ManuSixth-round pick Christian Mahogany has mi sed a ton of time this offseason due to an illne s and remains on the NFI list as he . I think he starts the season there and opens up a spot for Jamarco Jones to make the cut.Interior defensive linemen (6)Alim McNeill, DJ Reader, Levi Onwuzurike, Kyle Peko, Brodric Martin, Mekhi WingoMartin during the preseason finale that Campbell described as a "hyperextension" but didn't give a timetable for his return, so that's something to keep an eye on. Wingo gets the benefit of the doubt after a mostly quiet offseason.Edge rushers ( Austin Jackson Jersey 5)Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Josh Paschal, James Houston, Isaac UkwuUkwu has been one of the bigger standouts on defense throughout the preseason, totaling one sack in each game. He has also earned praise from Campbell on multiple occasions. Houston barely earns his way onto the roster.Linebackers (5)Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-MaybinOne of the most solid position groups on the roster, this is exactly how we expected things to go at linebacker entering Blake Ferguson Jersey the offseason.Cornerback (6)Carlton Davis, Terrion Arnold, Amik Robertson, Ennis Rakestraw, Khalil Dorsey, Kindle VildorDorsey and Vildor are the most likely players to occupy the final two spots at cornerback. The Lions will hope to get Emmanuel Moseley () back at some point later in the season.Safeties (4)Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brandon JosephMelifonwu's status is up in the air after Campbell offered an on Saturday. That could open the door for C.J. Moore, although it's certainly po sible the Lions keep him regardle s.Specialists (3)Jake Bates, Jack Fox, Scott DalyBates gave us a reminder that the Lions on the practice squad after he mi sed a 30-yard field goal on Saturday and nearly mi sed a 46-yarder later in the game. He'll make the cut, though.