We're nearly a week away from the Detroit Lions having to finalize their 53-man roster on Aug. 26 (4 p.m.). Following the Lions ' 24-17 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field on Saturday, we've got a brand-new roster projection coming hot off the presses.

The Detroit Lions are nearing the end of the preseason. Through three exhibition games, the Lions have begun to gain some clarity as it pertains to position battles and players fighting for spots on the roster. The group will have one more opportunity in a game setting to make claims for spot, as well as a joint practice with the Texans coming up.

The Detroit Lions have two preseason games in the books, after previously facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons, and that means it’s time for another installment of our 53-man roster projection.