Kennedy signed to Detroit's active roster from the practice squad Saturday. Kennedy's part of a roster shuffle that saw three players waived Saturday, including fellow wide receiver Maurice Alexander. For the duration of Kennedy's stint on the active roster, he'll likely be asked to fill a depth role at wide receiver and could contribute on special teams.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
7/29/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 195 lbs
Birthplace
Farmingdale, NY, USA
Position
WR
College
Bryant
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2019-2020, 2021-Present
(5 seasons)
Kennedy signed to Detroit's active roster from the practice squad Saturday. Kennedy's part of a roster shuffle that saw three players waived Saturday, including fellow wide receiver Maurice Alexander. For the duration of Kennedy's stint on the active roster, he'll likely be asked to fill a depth role at wide receiver and could contribute on special teams.
Kennedy reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Kennedy played five offensive snaps during Sunday's 20-16 loss versus the Buccaneers, and he failed to bring in his first target of the season. The Lions will be able to call him back up from the practice squad once more this year before they'd have to add him to the 53-man roster in order for him to be available.
The Lions elevated Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Kennedy will provide additional depth at wide receiver after Isaiah Williams (abdomen) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Kennedy played 10 snaps (four on offense, six on special teams) and did not record a catch during the Lions' Week 1 overtime win over the Rams.
Kennedy reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Kennedy was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams, failing to produce any stats while playing four offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Lions would have to officially sign him to the 53-man roster.
The Lions elevated Kennedy to the active roster Saturday. Kennedy spent all of 2023 on the Lions' practice squad. He last saw regular-season NFL action in 2022, but he'll have a chance at seeing the field for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Rams.
Kennedy signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday. The 28-year-old wideout will remain in Detroit after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. Kennedy last appeared in a regular-season game with the Lions in 2022, catching eight of his 15 targets for 141 yards and no touchdowns across seven contests.
Detroit cut Kennedy on Tuesday. Kennedy has bounced between Detroit's practice squad and active roster since coming into the league in 2019, but he didn't get into any regular-season games last season after playing in 19 contests across 2021 and 2022. Though the Lions' wideout corps is currently thin, the 28-year-old wasn't able to land a spot on the 53-man roster after catching six of nine targets for 44 yards during preseason play.
Kennedy suffered an injury during training camp, which ended his time in Detroit. Now healthy, the 27-year-old has been brought back into the fold after spending parts of each of the last three seasons with the team.