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          Detroit Lions' 53-man roster projection: Who will fill the gaping void at wide receiver?

          Rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown will have every chance possible to make a mark in the revamped Detroit Lions wide receiver corps. AP Photo/Paul Sancya
          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNJul 28, 2021, 10:00 AM
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              Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

          DETROIT, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have to cut down the roster to 53 players by August 31. With a revamped front office and coaching staff, here's how the squad could look in Motown ahead of their Week 1 home game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 12.

          Here is a projection for the 53-man roster:

          QUARTERBACK (3): Jared Goff, Tim Boyle, David Blough

          In a tailor-made offense suited for the former