Detroit Lions players
Well-known players who suited up for the Detroit Lions since 1970. Grouped by the decade they joined the team. Tap a player to see every team he played for.
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Joined in the 2020s
- Adrian PetersonRB · 2020
- Kevin ZeitlerG · 2024
- Tyson AlualuDE · 2023
- Bruce IrvinLB · 2023
- Jared GoffQB · 2021–2026
- Michael BrockersDT · 2021–2022
- Teddy BridgewaterQB · 2023
- Desmond TrufantCB · 2020
- Jamal AdamsLB · 2024
- Marcus DavenportDE · 2024–2025
- Mike HughesCB · 2022
- Allen RobinsonWR · 2024
- Charles HarrisLB · 2021–2023
- Danny SheltonDT · 2020
- Devin WhiteLB · 2026
- Jamie CollinsOLB · 2020–2021
- Jake McQuaideLS · 2023
- Carlton Davis IIICB · 2024
- Zach CunninghamILB · 2025
- Jeff OkudahCB · 2020–2022
- Penei SewellOT · 2021–2026
- Duron HarmonS · 2020
- Rock Ya-SinCB · 2025–2026
- Chase DanielQB · 2020
Joined in the 2010s
- Reggie BushRB · 2013–2014
- Haloti NgataDT · 2015–2017
- Ndamukong SuhNT · 2010–2014
- Laken TomlinsonG · 2015–2016
- Leonard DavisG · 2011
- Riley ReiffOT · 2012–2016
- Anquan BoldinWR · 2016
- Dwight FreeneyDE · 2017
- Golden TateWR · 2014–2018
- LeGarrette BlountRB · 2018
- Matt CasselQB · 2018
- Darius SlayCB · 2013–2019
- Kyle Van NoyMLB · 2014–2016
- Rashean MathisCB · 2013–2015
- Matt PraterK · 2014–2020
- Taylor DeckerOT · 2016–2025
- Ameer AbdullahRB · 2015–2018
- Darryl TappDE · 2014–2015
- D.J. HaydenDB · 2017
- A'Shawn RobinsonDT · 2016–2019
- Drayton FlorenceCB · 2012
- Justin DurantOLB · 2011–2012
- Kyle Vanden BoschDE · 2010–2012
- Eric EbronTE · 2014–2017
- Ezekiel AnsahDE · 2013–2018
- Sylvester WilliamsDT · 2018
- T.J. HockensonTE · 2019–2022
- Andre RobertsWR · 2016
- Tavon WilsonFS · 2016–2019
- David AkersK · 2013
- Nick BelloreLB · 2017–2018
- Bobby CarpenterLB · 2010–2011
- Frank RagnowG · 2018–2024
- Jason JonesDE · 2013–2015
- Josh WilsonDB · 2015
- Sam MartinP · 2013–2019
- Greg RobinsonOT · 2017
- Jarrad DavisMLB · 2017–2022
- Nick FairleyDT · 2011–2014
- Nate BurlesonWR · 2010–2013
Joined in the 2000s
- Calvin JohnsonWR · 2007–2015
- Matthew StaffordQB · 2009–2020
- Dan WilkinsonDT · 2003–2005
- Damien WoodyOT · 2004–2007
- Jeff BackusOT · 2001–2012
- Jeff GarciaQB · 2005
- Dominic RaiolaC · 2001–2014
- Daunte CulpepperQB · 2008–2009
- Julian PetersonOLB · 2009–2010
- R.W. McQuartersCB · 2005
- Todd LyghtCB · 2001–2002
- Ray BrownG · 2002–2003
- Fernando BryantDB · 2004–2007
- Eric DavisFS · 2002
- Shaun RogersDT · 2001–2007
- Don MuhlbachLS · 2004–2020
- Alonzo SpellmanDE · 2001
- Bryant JohnsonWR · 2009–2010
- Gosder CherilusOT · 2008–2012
- Phillip BuchanonDB · 2009
- Brian KellyCB · 2008
- Dre' BlyCB · 2003–2006
- Alex MoldenDB · 2003
- Ernie SimsOLB · 2006–2009
- Jamar FletcherDB · 2006
- Ross VerbaG · 2006
- Roy WilliamsWR · 2004–2008
- Cory ReddingDE · 2003–2008
- Dennis NorthcuttWR · 2009
- Jon McGrawS · 2005–2006
- Maurice MorrisRB · 2009–2011
- Brandon PettigrewTE · 2009–2015
- Stockar McDougleOT · 2000–2004
- T.J. DuckettRB · 2007
- Troy EdwardsWR · 2005
- Corey HarrisS · 2002–2003
- Jon JansenOT · 2009
- Stephen AlexanderTE · 2004
- Andy McCollumC · 2008
- George FosterOT · 2007–2008
Joined in the 1990s
- Jason HansonK · 1992–2012
- Kelvin PritchettDT · 1991–2004
- Herman MooreWR · 1991–2001
- Johnnie MortonWR · 1994–2001
- Robert PorcherDE · 1992–2003
- Jeff HartingsC · 1996–2000
- Mark CarrierFS · 1997–1999
- Pete MetzelaarsTE · 1996–1997
- Dave LutzG · 1993–1995
- Dave KriegQB · 1994
- Desmond HowardWR · 1999–2002
- Mike JohnsonOLB · 1994–1995
- Pepper JohnsonMLB · 1996
- Bill FralicG · 1993
- Broderick ThomasLB · 1994
- Luther EllissDT · 1995–2002
- Frank ReichQB · 1997–1998
- Rodney HolmanTE · 1993–1995
- Charlie BatchQB · 1999–2001
- Ryan McNeilDB · 1993–1996
- Chris ClaiborneLB · 1999–2002
- Gary AndersonRB · 1993
- Ray RobertsOT · 1996–2000
- Rob FredricksonOLB · 1998
- Andre CollinsLB · 1999
- Barrett BrooksOT · 1999–2000
- Brett PerrimanWR · 1991–1996
- James WilderRB · 1990
- Shane DronettDT · 1996
- Tracy ScrogginsDE · 1992–2001
- John KiddP · 1998
- Mark RoyalsP · 1995–1996
- Anthony BellMLB · 1991
- Mike HaightOT · 1992
- Pat SwillingDE · 1993–1994
- Bubba ParisOT · 1991
- Dan OwensDT · 1990–1999
- Doug WidellG · 1994–1995
- Glyn MilburnWR · 1996–1997
- Robert MasseyDB · 1994–1995
Joined in the 1980s
- Barry SandersRB · 1989–1998
- Lomas BrownOT · 1985–1995
- Jimmy WilliamsOLB · 1982–1990
- Trevor MatichC · 1989
- Terry TaylorCB · 1989–1991
- Eddie MurrayK · 1980–1991
- Joe FergusonQB · 1985–1987
- James JonesRB · 1983–1988
- Mike FanningDT · 1983
- George JamisonLB · 1987–1998
- Kevin GloverC · 1985–1997
- Mike DawsonDT · 1983
- Mel GrayRB · 1989–1994
- Bennie BladesS · 1988–1996
- Dan BunzLB · 1985
- Reese McCallTE · 1983–1985
- Jimmie GilesTE · 1986–1987
- Pat CarterTE · 1988
- Butch WoolfolkRB · 1987–1988
- Chuck LongQB · 1986–1994
- Chris SpielmanLB · 1988–1995
- Curtis GreenDT · 1981–1989
- Harvey SalemOT · 1986–1990
- Ray CrockettCB · 1989–1993
- Kevin BrooksDE · 1989–1990
- Mark NicholsWR · 1981–1987
- Ray SnellG · 1985
- Rod HillDB · 1986
- Russell ErxlebenP · 1987
- Jerry BallDT · 1987–1990
- John JamesP · 1982
- Rodney PeeteQB · 1989–1993
Joined in the 1970s
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