Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy has spent most of the 2025 season buried on the Lions' practice squad. However, he was pressed into action in Week 13 due to injuries to Lions wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Kalif Raymond (ankle) and recorded four catches for 36 yards on four targets against the Green Bay Packers. With Raymond ruled out and St. Brown officially questionable for Detroit's Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Kennedy could spend another week as the team's primary slot receiver. Dallas represents a favorable matchup for opposing passing games on paper, as they currently rank last in the NFL in both passing yards (3,234) and passing touchdowns (28) allowed. Kennedy's production upside is limited, and it's also likely entirely dependent on St. Brown's status. If St. Brown is active, Kennedy should fall off the radar of fantasy managers. However, if St. Brown is ruled out, Kennedy could be a desperation deep-league flex option in Week 14.
Dec 3, 2025 10:13 PM EST
In his first game action of the 2025 season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy recorded four catches for 36 yards on four targets in his team's Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Kennedy was signed off the practice squad leading into Week 13 to replace Lions wideout Kalif Raymond (ankle), and then forced into a more prominent role when star Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) exited the game early due to an ankle injury. Both Raymond and St. Brown are uncertain to play in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, which could mean another week with significant playing time for Kennedy. Outside of wide receiver Jameson Williams and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the injury-plagued Lions are desperate for pass-catching talent. Across 25 career NFL games, Kennedy has recorded 18 receptions for 231 yards on 30 targets. In deep fantasy leagues, he could be worth targeting on the waiver wire in case Raymond and St. Brown remain sidelined in Week 14.
Dec 2, 2025 9:20 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy played an unlikely role in his team's offense in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, hauling in four catches for 36 yards on four targets. The 29-year-old has spent most of the 2025 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he was signed to the active roster heading into Week 13 with wide receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle) sidelined by an ankle injury. Raymond's return timeline is unclear, and the Lions also lost wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) to injury in Week 13. That could force Kennedy into a meaningful role in Detroit alongside wide receivers Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa, at least in the short term. Kennedy has appeared in 25 career NFL games across five different seasons, all with Detroit. He's recorded 18 catches for 231 yards on 30 targets. In the very deepest of fantasy leagues, Kennedy could be worth a look on the waiver wire heading into the Lions' Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Nov 28, 2025 11:33 AM EST
Kennedy (arm), who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, was out at practice Sunday with his left arm in a sling, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Jul 30, 2023 7:40 AM EST
Kennedy (upper body) reverted to Detroit's injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jul 29, 2023 5:05 PM EST
Kennedy (upper body) was waived with an injury designation by the Lions on Friday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Jul 28, 2023 11:06 AM EST
The Lions signed Kennedy to a reserve/futures contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Jan 9, 2023 2:27 PM EST
The Lions re-signed Kennedy to the practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Dec 19, 2022 3:32 PM EST
Kennedy was waived by the Lions on Saturday, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.
Dec 17, 2022 3:12 PM EST
Kennedy (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
Dec 11, 2022 9:16 AM EST
Kennedy (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.
Dec 4, 2022 9:13 AM EST
Kennedy caught one of two targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.
Nov 15, 2022 4:42 PM EST
Kennedy is expected to retain a role as the Lions' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's game against the Bears with Josh Reynolds (back) ruled out for a second consecutive contest, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Nov 11, 2022 2:34 PM EST
Kennedy saw one target but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 29-0 loss to New England.
Oct 10, 2022 8:02 AM EST
The Lions signed Kennedy to their active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.
Oct 5, 2022 11:18 AM EST
Kennedy reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Oct 3, 2022 4:56 PM EST
Kennedy was elevated to the Lions' active roster Saturday.
Oct 1, 2022 2:31 PM EST
The Lions signed Kennedy to the practice squad Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Sep 1, 2022 9:36 AM EST
Kennedy was waived by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Aug 29, 2022 2:50 PM EST
Kennedy caught three of six targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Steelers.
Aug 29, 2022 7:22 AM EST
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