Detroit Lions signing veteran WR, return man to practice squad
After losing Tom Kennedy to a season-ending injury, the Detroit Lions found help in the return game.
The Detroit Lions have bolstered their practice squad by signing veteran wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter. This move comes in the wake of losing primary special teams star Tom Kennedy to a season-ending injury with the Arizona Cardinals. According to source Tom Pelissero, Carter underwent a workout with the Lions on Thursday, leading to his sign-and-trade arrangement.
A seasoned return man, Carter brings significant experience to the team. Prior to his stint with Cleveland last season, Carter played for the Eagles, Texans, Bears, Commanders, Chargers, Raiders, and Browns. Standing at 5-foot-8 and weighing 190 pounds, Carter has amassed an impressive career return total. He has amassed 1,331 yards receiving and six touchdowns in 111 games, while his return yardage is equally impressive.
Carter has returned 155 punts for 1,508 yards, averaging 9.7 yards per punt return, and has also contributed in kickoff returns, gaining 3,399 yards on 144 attempts, averaging 23.6 yards per return. Kennedy, who handled punt returns for the Lions this season, ranked sixth in the NFL at 13.2 yards per return. However, Kennedy's season ended with an injury, and he had previously split kickoff return duties, averaging 24.9 yards per return on 10 attempts.
Carter was one of two return specialists to work out for the Lions on Thursday, alongside Steven Sims.
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