JOSH REYNOLDS NEWS

Hobbled by ankle in Week 3 Reynolds was tending to a minor ankle injury in the aftermath of Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Reynolds briefly checked out of Sunday's contest on account of the injury, but he was able to return and finished the game with six receptions for 96 yards on 10 targets. Top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown also picked up an ankle injury, but neither he nor Reynolds are believed to be dealing with anything significant. Even so, the statuses of both Reynolds and St. Brown for the Lions' Week 4 game against the Seahawks won't be known until the team's training and coaching staffs get a chance to evaluate the receivers during practices Wednesday through Friday. Detroit signed another wideout in Josh Johnson to its practice squad Tuesday, which will give the team some extra coverage at the position if one of Reynolds or St. Brown can't play Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 96 yards Reynolds recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

Impact With Amon-Ra St. Brown battling through an ankle injury, Reynolds emerged to take the lead among Detroit pass catchers. He turned in big gains of 26 and 25 yards, the first of which led directly to a Lions touchdown. Reynolds plays a similar field-stretching role to DJ Chark, so he may struggle to replicate this production moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags touchdown Reynolds caught three of three targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Impact Reynolds made a couple of plays on his limited opportunities, first snagging a three-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone and then securing a 23-yard reception. However, he still finished fifth in targets behind Detroit's four top options in Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson. As long as those guys stay healthy, Reynolds won't be on the fantasy radar.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No snaps against Colts Reynolds was not available for Saturday's preseason win over the Colts.

Impact Reynolds was held out of action along with the rest of the Lions' top offensive players, including fellow receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee). While Reynolds will surely be the odd man out of this group once Williams is up to speed, there is no firm timeline for Williams' return, and Reynolds seems like Detroit's clear No. 3 receiver in his absence. If the 27-year-old plays in a deep-threat role that Williams could be ticketed for, Reynolds may contribute some splash plays over the first half of the upcoming season.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2022 • NFL.COM

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JULY 31, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

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MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Champion LA Rams agree to 3-year deal with WR Allen Robinson

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MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

After Lions gave him an opportunity, WR Josh Reynolds thrilled to call Detroit home Receiver Josh Reynolds is returning to the Lions, where Detroit \

MARCH 9, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions address need, sign WR Josh Reynolds to 2-year contract

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year contract, adding depth where they need it in coach Dan Campbell’s second season

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

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MARCH 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Agrees to two-year deal Reynolds has agreed to a two-year extension with the Lions, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per the report, the deal carries a maximum value of $12 million. Reynolds, who began the 2021 season with the Titans, joined the Lions as a waiver claim in November and proceeded to catch 19 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns over seven games for Detroit. Garafolo indicates that retaining the 2017 fourth-rounder was something the team wanted to get done before free agency, and the Lions will likely continue to add wideout depth as the offseason unfolds.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet end to season Reynolds caught one of three targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 37-30 win over the Packers.

Impact Reynolds was back in the starting lineup after missing Week 17 while he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list. As per usual, he logged a majority of the available offensive snaps. However, Amon-Ra St. Brown remained the focal point of the passing game, while Reynolds experienced a dip from the six targets he averaged in his previous five games. Even though Reynolds had a quiet end to his season, he still proved to be a solid fit with Detroit upon being granted his release from Tennessee mid-season. He'll finish his campaign with 19 catches with 306 yards and two scores over seven games with the Lions after managing 90 scoreless yards in five games with the Titans. A reunion in 2022 seems like a mutually beneficial outcome for both Detroit and the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in Week 18 Reynolds (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Tacked onto the Lions' final Week 18 practice report Friday as limited due to a thigh injury, Reynolds will gut it out as he welcomes Jared Goff (knee) back to the lineup for the first time in three contests. Previously teammates with the Rams, Reynolds and Goff connected 16 times for 259 yards and two touchdowns on 23 attempts between Weeks 12 and 15.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Reynolds (thigh) was added to the injury report Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Reynolds dealt with a thigh injury in December before missing last week's game on the reserve/COVID-19 list. This is likely the same issue cropping up again, though it didn't cost him any games the first time. If Reynolds is out, Kalif Raymond is the favorite for regular snaps alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, with Trinity Benson and KhaDarel Hodge also in the mix. Reynolds put up a goose egg in his first outing for the Lions, but he's since averaged 3.6 catches for 59.0 yards and 0.4 TDs on 6.0 targets in five games.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions struggle toward finish line with what's left of roster

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JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleared for Week 18 The Lions activated Reynolds (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Though Reynolds wasn't able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol ahead of Sunday's eventual 51-29 loss to the Seahawks like Detroit head coach Dan Campbell initially hoped, the 26-year-old is on track to rejoin the lineup for this weekend's season finale versus the Packers. Regardless of whether Jared Goff (knee) or Tim Boyle starts at quarterback Week 18, look for Reynolds to serve as no better than the No. 2 option in the passing attack behind rookie wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has drawn no fewer than 11 targets in any of the Lions' past five games.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Week 17 Reynolds (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game in Seattle after the Lions didn't activate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for week 17 roste...

Impact Detroit will be without two of its top three wideouts in Reynolds and Kalif Raymond, who also tested positive for the virus Thursday. Head coach Dan Campbell had been hopeful that Reynolds would be able to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol before Sunday's contest, but the wideout is apparently still symptomatic after a five-day quarantine. With Reynolds and Raymond out, more reps should be available for Tom Kennedy, KhaDarel Hodge and Trinity Benson behind No. 1 wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions won't have WR Josh Reynolds vs. Seattle Seahawks after all The Detroit Lions elevated WR Javon McKinley and TE Ross Travis from their practice squad to their game day roster

JANUARY 1, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Could return this weekend Coach Dan Campbell said Friday he hopes Reynolds (illness) will be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Reynolds landed on the COVID-19 list Monday but may be able to rejoin the active roster without missing a game. The 26-year-old took a step back Week 16 with only two receptions for 36 yards as Tim Boyle started at quarterback for Detroit, and Boyle is expected to be under center again Sunday at Seattle.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on COVID-19 list The Lions placed Reynolds (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Reynolds' move to the list was merely a formality after head coach Dan Campbell confirmed earlier in the day that the wideout tested positive for the virus. If he's vaccinated, Reynolds will have a chance to test out of the protocols ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle, though his availability for that contest is far from certain.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff clears COVID protocols; Josh Reynolds headed to COVID-IR Jared Goff cleared COVID-19 protocols Monday, a week after he was placed on the reserve/COVID list, while Josh Reynolds tested positive for...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Lions get quarterback Jared Goff back off COVID list, only to lose Josh Reynolds After a week on the COVID/reserve list, Detroit Lions starting quarterback Jared Goff has cleared protocols and will rejoin the team this we...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Recovering from positive COVID test Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Reynolds tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Detroit is expected to formally place Reynolds on the reserve/COVID-19 list at some point in the next couple of days. If he's vaccinated, Reynolds will have a chance to test out of the protocols ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle, though his availability for that contest is far from a given. Since he was claimed off waivers from the Titans on Nov. 10, Reynolds has logged at least 63 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps in all six of his appearances, stringing together an 18-295-2 receiving line on 33 targets over that stretch.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE