NOVEMBER 27 • DETROITLIONS.COM
TOM KENNEDY #85 - WIDE RECEIVER - DETROIT LIONS
36 YDS •
4 REC •
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36 YDS
4 REC
0 TD
Kennedy on stepping up WR Tom Kennedy speaks to reporters about stepping up after injuries to the WR room during the Lions' Week 13 game vs the Green Bay Packers.
Four grabs in loss to Green Bay Kennedy caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. He added 102 total return yards on three kickoff and one punt return.
Impact Brought up from the practice squad for the second time this season with Kalif Raymond (ankle) sidelined but actually active this time around, Kennedy got thrust into a bigger offensive role than expected after Amon-Ra St. Brown left the game in the first quarter and didn't return due to an ankle injury of his own. The four grabs were a career high for Kennedy, who came into the contest with a 14-195-0 line on 26 targets over 24 NFL games, all with Detroit. St. Brown could end up missing another week or two, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, which could land Kennedy in a regular spot in three-wide sets alongside Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa in a Week 14 clash with the Cowboys.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds Kennedy for 23 yards on third down Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivers a 23-yard pass to wide receiver Tom Kennedy in the red zone against the Green Bay Packers.
NOVEMBER 27 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Signed to active roster The Lions signed Kennedy to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Kennedy has spent the entire season on the Lions' practice squad and was elevated for the team's Week 11 win. He was ultimately inactive, though he'll have another chance to make his 2025 debut on Thursday against the Packers.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
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.
NOVEMBER 18 • 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.
NOVEMBER 15 • 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
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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.
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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
