Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Can the team squeeze a sixth WR on its roster?
Over the next couple of weeks, leading into the start of training camp, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions' roster.
We'll analyze the projected starting situation, highlight a key camp battle, explore a burning question, and set a statistical over/under for the upcoming season.
Today, we’ll be looking at the wide receivers.
Who is on the roster?
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, Kalif Raymond, Isaac TeSlaa, Dominic Lovett, Tom Kennedy, Ronnie Bell, Jackson Meeks, Malik Taylor, Jakobie Keeney-James
Starting lineup outlook
The Lions are returning their top-four receivers from last season, led by the ultra-reliable St. Brown. He's racked up 340 catches, 3,939 yards and 28 touchdowns across the past three seasons, earning first-team All-Pro honors each of the past two years.
St. Brown is complemented by Williams, the rapidly ascending speedster who took a massive step forward with his consistency in his third season, finishing the campaign with 1,001 yards — including six gains of 40 or more yards — and seven scores.
The starting trio is rounded out by veteran Tim Patrick, who was picked up just ahead of last season after he was released by the Broncos. After missing back-to-back seasons with significant leg injuries, he rebounded by catching 33 of 44 targets for 394 yards and three scores while providing steady blocking on the perimeter.
Camp competition to watch
It’s reasonable to suggest that five receiving jobs are all but locked up heading into camp. Beyond the starting trio, Raymond is a trusted depth piece with enhanced value as a return man. And TeSlaa, a third-round draft pick, is a long-term investment who is likely to replace Patrick’s workload in 2026.