Kalif Raymond - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Kalif Raymond's Surprise Week 16 Showing Might Help Keep Him Around in Detroit The Detroit Lions had a worst-case scenario ending in a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Amon-Ra St. Brown had the wor...

2 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Benefits from pass-heavy script Raymond recorded four receptions on five targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Jared Goff took to the air 54 times, and Raymond took advantage by earning a season-high five targets. He played a key role in the Lions' fourth quarter comeback effort, catching a short pass over the middle before turning upfield for a 27-yard score midway through the fourth quarter. Raymond has still topped 20 receiving yards only three times in 13 games, and he's likely to return to a peripheral role in Week 17 against the Vikings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions players meet with media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 16: Lions vs Steelers

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Raymond on getting back to work WR Kalif Raymond speaks to the media about getting back to work on a short week after the Lions' Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steeler...

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HIGHLIGHT: Raymond takes Goff's fourth-down pass for a 27-yard TD Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond outruns his defender on a fourth-down crossing route and pulls the Lions to within a score with a...

3 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

Limited workload in return Raymond caught his only target for 20 yards and added 15 yards on a punt return in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.

Impact Raymond was making his return to action after missing two weeks with an ankle injury, and he was only on the field for 11 offensive plays. He was outpaced by rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa (39) in offensive snaps, though TeSlaa failed to reel in his only target. Raymond has yet to find the end zone through the air this season, and he's now caught 16 of 20 targets for 170 yards over 12 contests this year.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Rams Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.

Impact Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Raymond (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Raymond suffered an ankle injury Week 12 against the Giants and missed the Lions' last two contests as a result. After logging three consecutive limited practices this week, he's put himself in a position to return to action Sunday, but his status won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's able to suit up, he could be eased back in, as Isaac TeSlaa has taken on an expanded workload alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams during Raymond's absence.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped Thursday Raymond (ankle) was a limited participant Thursday.

Impact Raymond sat out the Lions' last two games due to the ankle injury, but he could be on a path to playing this Sunday versus the Rams after turning in a pair of limited practices to kick off Week 15 prep. If available this weekend, Raymond could take back No. 3 receiver duties from Isaac TeSlaa in addition to serving as Detroit's top punt returner. However, special teams coordinator Dave Fipp told Richard Silva of The Detroit News on Thursday that Tom Kennedy will keep working as Detroit's top kickoff returner after filling in admirably for Raymond in that capacity the past two weeks.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kalif Raymond Is on Borrowed Time with Lions Entering Week 15 Kalif Raymond may not be out of the woods despite good news regarding the veteran WR/kick returner's potential return to the Detroit Lions.

DECEMBER 11 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Limited in practice Raymond (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Raymond missed the past two games, which led to Isaac TeSlaa handling a near-every-down role in an offense that's been using a ton of three-wide looks due to TE injuries. Neither Raymond nor TeSlaa tends to see many targets, but TeSlaa has found some success as a red-zone weapon to complement Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown active for Thursday night game and Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney held out

Amon-Ra St. Brown is active for the Detroit Lions against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Out for Week 14 Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Raymond thus will sit out a second game in a row due to an ankle injury that he sustained Week 12. Meanwhile, the Lions are listing top WR Amon-Ra St. Brown as questionable due to his own ankle issue. If St. Brown ends up inactive as well, Jameson Williams will be the clear top option at the position for Detroit, with Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy and Dominic Lovett also on hand for targets. Raymond's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Rams.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kalif Raymond Likely Has No Interest in Returning to Lions in 2026 Veteran WR/kick return Kalif Raymond likely won't want to return to the Detroit Lions in 2026 unless he starts seeing bigger offensive and s...

DECEMBER 3 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Likely to miss Week 14 game Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Raymond (ankle) is unlikely to be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Raymond is typically a tertiary target in the Detroit passing attack, but if he hadn't been nursing an ankle injury of his own, he might have been a candidate to see an expanded role Thursday with the status of top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) uncertain for Week 14. The Lions will list Raymond as a non-participant Tuesday for the second straight practice, and he's expected to be formally ruled out for the Week 14 game following the release of Wednesday's injury report.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of practice Monday Raymond (ankle) did not practice Monday.

Impact Raymond was injured in the Lions' Week 12 win over the Giants and missed last Thursday's loss to the Packers. If both Raymond and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) are unable to play Thursday night against Dallas, the Lions would likely roll with a three-wide set of Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa and Tom Kennedy. It's also notable that Sam LaPorta (back) remains on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Packers DT Devonte Wyatt leave Thanksgiving game with ankle injuries

Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Green Bay defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt had ankle injuries in the Packers’ 31-24 win over the Lions on Thursday

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Won't play on Thanksgiving Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Raymond made an early exit from Sunday's win over the Giants, leaving rookie Isaac TeSlaa (wrist) as the No. 3 receiver in an offense that has cut back on use of multi-TE formations due to injuries. TeSlaa is listed as questionable for Thursday, but he's seemingly on track to play, whereas TEs Sam LaPorta (IR - back) and Brock Wright (neck) definitely will be out.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lions and Packers match up on Thanksgiving with much at stake in NFC North and NFL playoff picture

The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving with a lot at stake in the NFC North and the NFL playoff picture

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Sits out practice Raymond (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Raymond was unable to return to this past Sunday's overtime win over the Giants due to the ankle injury, and he's now been estimated as a non-participant on each of Detroit's first two Week 13 practice reports. The Lions aren't expected to hold a traditional practice session Wednesday, but Raymond will likely need to take part in at least some on-field activity to have a shot at playing Thursday against the Packers. Raymond's potential absence for the Thanksgiving Day game could create an opening for rookie Isaac TeSlaa (hand) to see more snaps behind fellow wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Monday Raymond (ankle) did not practice Monday.

Impact Raymond was forced out of Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12 late in the third quarter, and he was unable to return to that contest. As a result, veteran wideout's status for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers looks genuinely uncertain. If Raymond is unable to suit up on a short week, rookie third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa (hand) could benefit from increased opportunities behind top receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return to Week 12 matchup Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Raymond was hurt on a play during which he made a seven-yard reception late in the third quarter. The veteran wideout was then ruled out early in the fourth. Raymond caught both of his targets for 37 yards prior to his exit. He also returned a punt for 44 yards.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle Sunday Raymond suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Raymond remained on the turf for a spell at the end of a late third-quarter play and eventually was deemed questionable to return. He gathered in both of his targets for 37 yards prior to his exit.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fipp on trying to put his players in the best position possible Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp speaks to reporters about WR Kalif Raymond, kickoff returns, and trying to put his players in the best p...

NOVEMBER 20 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown active for Thursday night game and Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney held out

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Packers DT Devonte Wyatt leave Thanksgiving game with ankle injuries

Lions and Packers match up on Thanksgiving with much at stake in NFC North and NFL playoff picture