Detroit Lions add DeAndre Carter to practice squad after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to their practice squad following the season-ending injury of Tom Kennedy. Kennedy, who handled all punt returns, ranked sixth in the NFL with a 13.2 yards per punt return average. Carter brings extensive return experience, having played for multiple teams over an eight-season NFL career. He previously recorded 155 punt returns for 1,508 yards and 144 kickoff returns for 3,399 yards. Carter worked out for the Lions alongside Steven Sims during the team's search for a replacement.
- •Lions lose Tom Kennedy to a season-ending injury.
- •DeAndre Carter signs with Lions after a workout on Thursday.
- •Carter has eight seasons of NFL experience across several teams.
- •Kennedy led the Lions in punt return average before his injury.
- •Carter averaged 9.7 yards per punt return in his career.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions signing veteran WR, return man to practice squad
"After losing Tom Kennedy to a season-ending injury, the Detroit Lions found help in the return game.
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