WR · Detroit Lions · #85
Injured Reserve
Week
Week 7
Matchup
Green Bay Packers
DFS salary
$3,000
Projection
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| 2026 · DET | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · DET | 5 | 0 | 0 |
During their bye week, the Lions placed receiver/returner Tom Kennedy and offensive lineman Ben Bartch on injured reserve, along with a linebacker. The move clears roster spots for Detroit while both players recover from their injuries, with their returns to the active roster still unclear.
Source:Pride Of DetroitOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Lions used their bye to place Ben Bartch and Tom Kennedy on injured reserve, along with linebacker Devin White. The move sidelines Bartch along the offensive line and Kennedy at receiver, pushing both out for at least the next several games while Detroit shuffles its depth chart.
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Tom Kennedy is out for the remainder of the season after Detroit placed him on injured reserve with an MCL injury. His absence leaves the Lions needing a new return specialist, with reports suggesting the team could turn to a high-priced veteran to handle punt return duties in his place.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Tom Kennedy is out for the season after suffering a knee injury, prompting Detroit to sign veteran return man DeAndre Carter as a replacement. Carter brings return and depth experience from previous stints with the Bears and Chargers, giving the Lions a reliable option in the return game while Kennedy recovers.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Tom Kennedy suffered a serious MCL injury during Detroit's win over Arizona, sidelining him heading into the team's Week 6 bye. The injury adds to Detroit's concerns as attention turns to the Lions' struggling defense, with the team facing roster decisions during the break.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
During their bye week, the Lions placed three injured players on injured reserve: receiver/returner Tom Kennedy, offensive lineman Ben Bartch, and a linebacker, freeing up roster spots.
The Lions used their bye week to place Ben Bartch, Tom Kennedy and Devin White on injured reserve.
During their bye week, the Lions placed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, receiver Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White on injured reserve.
The Lions will be without return man Tom Kennedy for the rest of the season after he was placed on IR with an MCL injury, with an $80 million player floated as a possible replacement on punts.
The Lions signed veteran return specialist DeAndre Carter after Tom Kennedy was ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
After a Week 6 bye marred by Tom Kennedy's serious MCL injury suffered in a win over Arizona, the Lions are being urged to make a trade to fix their struggling defense.
The Lions announced returner Tom Kennedy will miss the rest of the season with an MCL injury, prompting the team to look at outside options to replace his punt and kick return duties.
With returner Tom Kennedy out for the season after a knee injury against the Cardinals, Pride of Detroit lists 27 possible kick and punt return replacements for the Lions.
A list outlines 27 possible players the Detroit Lions could use to replace Tom Kennedy as their kick and punt returner.
Lions return specialist Tom Kennedy suffered a season-ending MCL injury during Detroit's 45-21 road win over Arizona on Sunday.