Examining Detroit Lions Hall of Fame Game Participation Report

The Detroit Lions' 2025 preseason started with a thud.

A sluggish start headlined by early turnovers spelled doom for a collection of Lions depth players, as they were never able to get into a groove against the Los Angeles Chargers in a 34-7 loss in Thursday's game.

With many notable starters not in action, Thursday's game was the first of likely four showcases of the team's depth. The group struggled and looked sloppy, but will have three more chances to right the ship during the preseason.

Detroit opted to scrimmage earlier in the week, allowing for several starters to get work in before having the opportunity to sit against the AFC East squad.

It was surely a unique moment at training camp when first round pick Tyleik Williams was told by the media that he would not be actually playing in the first game.

"Oh, I'm not playing? I didn't even know that," Williams said. "It's another opportunity for the guys on the team."

Both Williams and Tate Ratledge dressed, but did not take the field during live play.

Below are the Lions who were dressed for kickoff in Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. An asterisk indicates a player who dressed but did not participate in the game.

Quarterback

Kyle Allen
Hendon Hooker

Did not dress: Jared Goff.

Running back

Craig Reynolds
Jabari Small
Jacob Saylors

Did not dress: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki, Kye Robichaux.

Wide receiver

Isaac TeSlaa
Dominic Lovett
Tom Kennedy
Ronnie Bell
Jakobie Keeney-James
Jackson Meeks
Malik Taylor

Did not dress: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, Kalif Raymond.