The Lions have Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams as their top two wide receivers. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. Undrafted rookie Isaiah Williams has made a strong case this preseason and has been moved around the field as the Lions look for answers.
Other than that, no receiver has really taken hold of a position, namely Donovan Peoples-Jones and Daurice Fountain. The injury to Antoine Green threw a wrench in the Lions’ plans, which may have to pivot to looking for another option on the open market.
With roster cuts looming, as well as other current free agents, the Lions will have an opportunity to address the position before the regular season starts. Here’s a quick rundown of a few of those potential options.
Hunter Renfrow
Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Michael Thomas
Oct 29, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) evades a tackle by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Dec 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7) reacts after a first down catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Collin Johnson
Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Collin Johnson (80) kneels following a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
John Metchie III
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (8) and wide receiver Tank Dell (3) celebrate during the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Zach Pascal
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zach Pascal (0) against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Darius Slayton
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) in action during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Terrace Marshall
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) after making a catch in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
David Bell
Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell (18) catches a pass in the third quarter during a Week 18 NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Joseph Ngata
Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Joseph Ngata (86) is tackled by New England Patriots safety A.J. Thomas (35) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports