KALIF RAYMOND NEWS

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run

“We want more” was the Detroit Lions’ mantra heading into the postseason

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three catches in playoff loss Raymond caught all three of his targets for 37 yards while also adding a 21-yard kick return in Saturday's 45-31 NFC divisional-round playoff loss to the Commanders.

Impact Raymond reeled in his most receptions since Week 7 on Saturday, finishing fourth on the team in catches behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta. The wide receiver made his return to the field in Week 18 after missing five games with a foot injury. When healthy, Raymond provides the Lions with another field-stretcher at wide receiver and he'll enter 2025 on the final year of his contract with Detroit.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL All-Pro Team: Lamar Jackson, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, more

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The AP 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.

JANUARY 10

2024 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

2024 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One catch in return to action Raymond caught his only target for 11 yards while also compiling 23 yards on three punt returns in Sunday night's 31-9 win over the Vikings.

Impact Raymond made his return to action after missing four games with a foot injury, producing a relatively quiet line in Detroit's dominant win. When active, the wide receiver has operated as a relatively quiet depth option behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams this year. With the regular season now officially over, Raymond will complete his 2024 campaign having produced 17 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns while also compiling 413 yards and a touchdown as the team's primary punt returner over 12 games. Raymond will look to be more involved on offense when Detroit returns to play in two weeks for a matchup in the NFC divisional round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC N...

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Sunday Raymond (foot) is active for Sunday night's matchup against the Vikings.

Impact Raymond will officially make his return from a four-game absence with a foot injury. The wide receiver will likely be back in his role as the team's primary punt returner while also slotting back in as a dynamic option behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams with Detroit's offense.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Alex Anzalone and Kalif Raymond return from injuries to face Vikings in high-stakes game

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and punt returner Kalif Raymond are active for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kalif Raymond injury update and status vs. the Vikings in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 The Detroit Lions and Kalif Raymond, who hasn’t played since Week 12, will match up with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 on Sunday at 8:20...

JANUARY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Activated off IR The Lions activated Raymond (foot) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Raymond was a full participant in practice this week, and while he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Vikings, all signs point to him playing. He has been on injured reserve since late November due to a foot injury he suffered against the Colts in Week 12. Raymond's return Sunday gives the Lions another punt return option and depth at wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings rule edge rusher Jones out with knee injury as Lions list LB Anzalone as questionable

The Minnesota Vikings ruled backup edge rusher Patrick Jones out of the game against the Detroit Lions because of a knee injury stemming from a low block by Green Bay tight end Tuc...

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable but still on IR Raymond (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Impact Raymond practiced without limitations all week, but he'll need to be removed from injured reserve and added back to the roster in order to make his return from a foot injury that has sidelined him since Week 12. Even if Raymond gets clearance to play, he'll likely work behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Tim Patrick on Detroit's wide receiver depth chart in a game that will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in another full practice Raymond (foot) remained a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Raymond was designated for return from injured reserve last Thursday and has been practicing fully ever since. However, Raymond was ruled out for last Monday night's game against the 49ers and remains on the injured list for the Lions. He could have a chance to return for Sunday night's showdown with the Vikings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Alex Anzalone moves closer to playing vs. Vikings, coming back from broken forearm

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has participated in a walkthrough practice as he makes his way back from a broken forearm

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full go for Wednesday Raymond (foot) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.

Impact Raymond has missed the Lions' last five games due to a foot injury sustained in a Week 12 win over the Colts. However, he was designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 26 and practiced in full Wednesday, suggesting he's nearing a return to the field. Raymond must still be added to Detroit's active roster in order to play in Week 18, when the Lions face the Vikings.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kalif Raymond injury update and status vs. the 49ers in Week 17 | Dec. 30, 2024 In Week 17, Kalif Raymond and the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers at 8:15 PM ET on Monday at Levi’s Stadium. Raymond hasn’t playe...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Monday vs. Niners Raymond (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 49ers despite being a full participant in Saturday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Raymond's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Tuesday, and he was a full participant in practice all week. However, he will not be activated off IR for Monday's game and his next opportunity to play will be in Week 18 against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions activate 21-day practice window for Kalif Raymond: 'We'll see where he's at' Lions rooting for hated Packers this week: 'It'll be easy' with No. 1 seed on the line

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Full-go in return to practice Raymond (foot), who is still on IR, was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Raymond was designated to return from injured reserve ahead of the practice session, and he wasn't held back as a full participant. That bodes well for his chance of returning to action Monday against San Francisco, though the Lions would first need to activate the 30-year-old in order for him to be eligible to suit up. Prior to landing on IR, Raymond had been contributing as a depth option at wide receiver while also handling the majority of Detroit's punt returns.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has 21-day practice window opened The Lions designated Raymond (foot) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact Raymond was placed on injured reserve in late November due to a foot injury he suffered in Week 12 against the Colts. Head coach Dan Campbell relayed Thursday that he doesn't expect Raymond to play against the 49ers on Monday, but the 30-year-old wide receiver could be activated off IR ahead of Detroit's regular-season finale against Minnesota on Jan. 5. Prior to his injury, Raymond caught 16 passes (on 21 targets) for 204 yards and two touchdowns while adding 26 kick return yards and 390 punt return yards and a touchdown across 11 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Lions WR Kalif Raymond (foot) heading to IR Detroit Lions receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond is headed to injured reserve with a foot injury, NFL Network reported Wednesday.R...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Lions' Kalif Raymond placed on IR, expected back for playoffs The wide receiver/punt returner suffered a foot injury in last weekend’s win.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sent to injured reserve The Lions placed Raymond (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Raymond will miss at least the Lions' next four games and will be eligible to return in Week 17 against the 49ers. In a corresponding move, the Lions signed WR Maurice Alexander off the practice squad to the active roster. He and veteran Allen Robinson will be candidates to see increased work as Detroit's No. 4 receiver, but Detroit could simply opt to use more multi-RB and multi-TE sets.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kalif Raymond injury update and status vs. the Bears in Week 13 | Nov. 28, 2024 In Week 13, the Detroit Lions and Kalif Raymond clash with the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Kickoff is set for 12:30 PM...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

NFC-leading Lions host Bears on Thanksgiving, trying to stop 7-game losing streak on the holiday

The NFC-leading Detroit Lions will play the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving at home

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS