Detroit Lions sign DeAndre Carter after injury to Tom Kennedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran return specialist DeAndre Carter after working out him and Steven Sims. This decision comes following the season-ending injury to Tom Kennedy, who suffered a knee injury during the Lions' recent victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Carter, 33, has extensive NFL experience with multiple teams and will enhance the Lions' special teams. With a bye week approaching, Carter will have time to acclimate before the team faces the Green Bay Packers on October 25.
- •Tom Kennedy sustained a season-ending MCL injury.
- •DeAndre Carter has played in 111 NFL games.
- •Carter has extensive kickoff and punt return experience.
- •Lions will face the Green Bay Packers on October 25.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Signing Veteran Wide Receiver After Working Out Two Players
"The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran return specialist DeAndre Carter after working out two wide receivers Thursday.
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