Dan Campbell confirms Tom Kennedy will play for Lions against Saints

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Tuesday that wide receiver Tom Kennedy will participate in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Campbell acknowledged the roster decision during a media session, noting that Kennedy is currently assigned to the team's practice squad. To field Kennedy on Sunday, Detroit must either move him to the active 53-man roster or use a standard practice-squad elevation. The team currently holds one open spot on the active roster following the promotion of Joe Bachie on Monday. Kennedy provides the Lions with a versatile option, having averaged 27.9 yards per kickoff return and 16.7 yards per punt return last season. While his specific role on the field remains to be determined, his inclusion in the game plan is now set for the Week 1 matchup.

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