Tom Kennedy joins Detroit Lions active roster for season opener against Saints

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that wide receiver and return specialist Tom Kennedy will play in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints. The announcement came on Tuesday ahead of the team's matchup against New Orleans. Kennedy, who has played in 30 career games for Detroit, recorded 703 kickoff return yards and 231 receiving yards across his professional tenure. While the team currently maintains four wide receivers on its 53-man roster, it remains unclear if Kennedy will be elevated from the practice squad or signed directly to the active roster for the contest. The team holds one open spot on the 53-man roster as they prepare to face the Saints to start the season.

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