The Detroit Lions announced their six team captains for the 2025 NFL season: quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, linebacker Alex Anzalone, and special teams standout Grant Stuard. The announcement comes ahead of the Lions’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Five of the six captains—Goff, St. Brown, Sewell, Hutchinson, and Anzalone—return from 2024, showcasing the team’s emphasis on continuity. Goff and Anzalone, captains since 2021, lead with veteran presence, while Sewell and St. Brown, both 2021 draftees, mark their third year as captains. Hutchinson, a 2022 draft pick, enters his second season as a captain after a strong recovery from a 2024 injury. Stuard, a new free agent signing, replaces Jalen Reeves-Maybin as the special teams captain.

Chosen by player vote, these captains reflect the Lions’ gritty culture under head coach Dan Campbell. With a 15-win 2024 season and back-to-back NFC North titles behind them, this leadership group will guide a talented roster aiming for a Super Bowl in 2025. Fans are buzzing as the Lions prepare to kick off the season at Lambeau Field on September 7.