Quintez Cephus

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Wide Receiver #87

Quintez Cephus News

Released by Lions

The Lions have released Cephus, NFL.com reports.

Apr 21, 2023 8:58 AM EST

Deactivated for season

Cephus (foot) was deactivated for the remainder of the season Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Dec 28, 2022 9:46 AM EST

Close to return from IR

Detroit designated Cephus (foot) to return from its injured reserve list Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Minnesota, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Dec 7, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Sent to IR

The Lions placed Cephus (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Oct 8, 2022 4:06 PM EST

Ruled out for Week 5

Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Oct 7, 2022 2:16 PM EST

Doesn't practice again

Cephus (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Oct 6, 2022 11:06 AM EST

Sits out Wednesday

Cephus (foot) did not participate during the Lions' practice Wednesday.

Oct 5, 2022 5:46 PM EST

Won't return Sunday

Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Oct 2, 2022 1:08 PM EST

Leaves with injury

Cephus left Sunday's game with the Seahawks early with a foot injury.

Oct 2, 2022 12:23 PM EST

Sees just two offensive snaps

Cephus logged two offensive snaps but did not have a target during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.

Sep 11, 2022 5:36 PM EST

Not going anywhere

Cephus remains on the 53-man roster after Tuesday's roster deadline, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Aug 31, 2022 6:19 AM EST

Touchdown in preseason finale

Cephus caught one of three targets for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Steelers.

Aug 28, 2022 5:34 PM EST

Set for preseason debut

Cephus will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Steelers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Aug 27, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Remains sidelined

Cephus (leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

Aug 21, 2022 12:44 PM EST

Injures leg, should be okay

Coach Dan Campbell doesn't think the leg injury Cephus suffered Tuesday is serious, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "[Cephus] will be down for we feel like a short period of time, but I think he's going to be OK," said Campbell.

Aug 3, 2022 6:59 AM EST

Facing added competition

Cephus is facing added competition for snaps after the offseason acquisitions of DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee), Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of The Athletic report.

May 6, 2022 2:47 PM EST

Candidate for key role in 2022

Receivers coach Antwaan Randle El spoke highly of Cephus (collarbone) when discussing how the Lions are looking for a true No. 1 guy to play the X receiver spot, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports. "I feel like Q was really taking some strides before he got hurt," Randle El said last week at the Senior Bowl. "You see flashes in Q for sure because Q just has this unbelievable - like he can get off the field and jump. Being able to just put it up (to him) and make a play. You see him go up one hand and be able to come down with it."

Feb 8, 2022 12:21 PM EST

Returns to injured reserve

Cephus (collarbone) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Dec 29, 2021 7:40 PM EST