TOM KENNEDY NEWS

Returns to practice squad Kennedy reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kennedy was elevated from the Lions' practice squad for the first time this season to provide depth at wide receiver in case Isaac TeSlaa was unable to play Sunday against the Lions due to an oblique injury. TeSlaa was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups, which led to Kennedy being a healthy scratch for Sunday's loss. Kennedy is eligible to be elevated to Detroit's active roster twice more this season.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets opportunity for Week 11 The Lions elevated Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kennedy's elevation gives the Lions depth at wide receiver in case rookie third-rounder Isaac TeSlaa (oblique) is unable to play against the Eagles on Sunday. Kennedy appeared in four regular-season games in 2024, and he gives Detroit another option as a returner on kickoffs and punts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures practice-squad role Kennedy signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Kennedy played three preseason games and recorded four receptions for 27 yards. The 29-year-old wide receiver spent most of the 2024 season on the Lions' practice squad and was elevated four times, returning six kickoffs for 167 yards.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Lions The Lions waived Kennedy on Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy spent most of the 2024 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he suited up in four games and recording 167 kick-return yards and no catches. The 29-year-old will likely serve in a similar role in 2025.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Lions The Lions waived Kennedy on Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy spent most of the 2024 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he suited up in four games and recorded 167 kick-return yards and no catches. The 29-year-old will likely serve in a similar role in 2025.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inks new deal with Detroit The Lions signed Kennedy to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact The Bryant product will remain in Detroit after spending his 2024 campaign between the Lions' practice squad and active roster. Kennedy appeared in four regular-season games for the Lions this season, failing to haul in his only target while also tallying 167 kick return yards and nine punt return yards. He's likely to compete for a reserve role in the Lions' wide receiver corps throughout the offseason.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Detroit The Lions signed Kennedy to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Kennedy was signed to the Lions' active roster Dec. 21, but he was waived Thursday. He's appeared in four regular-season games for the Lions but has not registered a catch. Kennedy will stick around on Detroit's practice squad and will be available for elevation to the 53-man roster during the postseason.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Detroit The Lions waived Kennedy on Thursday.

Impact Kennedy signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 21 and played a total of seven offensive snaps and nine more on special teams across Weeks 16 and 17. He returned three kickoffs for 86 yards and one punt for nine yards. Kennedy wasn't targeted in the passing game and is a candidate to land back on the practice squad should be clear waivers.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lions activate safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off injured reserve

The Detroit Lions have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve, putting him a step closer to making his season debut

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs with 53-man roster Saturday Kennedy signed with Detroit's active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Kennedy's part of a roster shuffle that saw three players waived Saturday, including fellow wide receiver Maurice Alexander. For the duration of Kennedy's stint on the active roster, he'll likely be asked to fill a depth role at wide receiver and could contribute on special teams.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to 53-man roster Saturday Kennedy signed to Detroit's active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Kennedy's part of a roster shuffle that saw three players waived Saturday, including fellow wide receiver Maurice Alexander. For the duration of Kennedy's stint on the active roster, he'll likely be asked to fill a depth role at wide receiver and could contribute on special teams.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Kennedy reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kennedy played five offensive snaps during Sunday's 20-16 loss versus the Buccaneers, and he failed to bring in his first target of the season. The Lions will be able to call him back up from the practice squad once more this year before they'd have to add him to the 53-man roster in order for him to be available.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 2 The Lions elevated Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kennedy will provide additional depth at wide receiver after Isaiah Williams (abdomen) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Kennedy played 10 snaps (four on offense, six on special teams) and did not record a catch during the Lions' Week 1 overtime win over the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Kennedy reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Kennedy was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams, failing to produce any stats while playing four offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Lions would have to officially sign him to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Kennedy reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Kennedy was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams, failing to produce any stats while playing four offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Lions would have to officially sign him to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Elevated from practice squad The Lions elevated Kennedy to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Kennedy spent all of 2023 on the Lions' practice squad. He last saw regular-season NFL action in 2022, but he'll have a chance at seeing the field for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Lions' practice squad Kennedy signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The 28-year-old wideout will remain in Detroit after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. Kennedy last appeared in a regular-season game with the Lions in 2022, catching eight of his 15 targets for 141 yards and no touchdowns across seven contests.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let loose by Lions Detroit cut Kennedy on Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy has bounced between Detroit's practice squad and active roster since coming into the league in 2019, but he didn't get into any regular-season games last season after playing in 19 contests across 2021 and 2022. Though the Lions' wideout corps is currently thin, the 28-year-old wasn't able to land a spot on the 53-man roster after catching six of nine targets for 44 yards during preseason play.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let loose by Lions Detroit released Kennedy on Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy has bounced between Detroit's practice squad and active roster since coming into the league in 2019, but he didn't get into any regular-season games last season after playing in 19 contests across 2021 and 2022. Though the Lions' wideout corps is currently thin, the 28-year-old wasn't able to land a spot on the 53-man roster after catching six of nine targets for 44 yards during preseason play.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Visits with Detroit Kennedy (arm) visited the Lions on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Kennedy was waived by Detroit from injured reserve with a settlement in August but will now look to rejoin the team. Now healthy again, the 27-year-old could provide the team with much needed help at receiver after Marvin Jones was released on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Kennedy clears waivers, now on the Lions injured reserve list Wideout Tom Kennedy cleared waivers and is now on the Detroit Lions injured reserve list

JULY 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Lions waive injured veteran receiver Tom Kennedy In a corresponding move, the Lions signed former Michigan Panthers receiver Trey Quinn.

JULY 28, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lands reserve/future contract The Lions signed Kennedy to a reserve/future contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kennedy accumulated the best stat line of his career over seven games with Detroit this season, catching eight of 15 targets for 141 yards. The 26-year-old has now appeared in 19 regular-season games over the last two years with the Lions, so it's not surprising to see the team wants to keep him around heading into the offseason. Kennedy will look to carve out a bigger role among this well-stocked receiving corps heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Kennedy was waived by the Lions on Saturday, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.

Impact Kennedy appeared in seven games for the Lions this year, catching eight of his 15 targets for 141 yards. Kennedy has not played in either of the past two games, as he found himself buried in the depth chart after Jameson WIlliams (knee) made his debut.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE