Lions' Kalif Raymond: Status in question for Sunday
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Raymond (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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 4:25 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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Reps capped Thursday
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Raymond (ankle) was a limited participant Thursday.
Raymond sat out the Lions' last two games due to an 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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Limited in practice
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Raymond (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Out for Week 14
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Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Won't play on Thanksgiving
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Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Raymond made an early exit from Sunday's win over the Giants, leaving rookie Isaac TeSlaa (hand) 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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Won't return to Week 12 matchup
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Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Giants.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Injures ankle Sunday
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Raymond suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Giants.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Battling cramps on SNF
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Raymond (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Raymond is dealing with cramps in the fourth quarter. He wasn't targeted prior to the injury on a tough night for Detroit's offense, but Raymond contributed two kickoff returns for 36 yards and three punt returns for three yards on special teams.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Limited action in Week 6
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Raymond didn't garner a target during Sunday night's 30-17 loss to Kansas City.
Raymond was cleared to play after suffering a neck injury Week 5, but he logged only two snaps on offense and one snap with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver will look to be more involved Week 7 versus the Buccaneers after having an additional week to return to form following his injury.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Good to go against KC
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Raymond (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Raymond was limited in the final two practices of the week due to a neck issue, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday night's road tilt. The veteran wideout has six catches (on nine targets) for 47 yards, and 125 punt return yards and a touchdown through the first five games of the regular season.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Questionable for SNF
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Raymond (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Raymond was limited in practice Thursday and Friday after kicking off Week 6 prep with a DNP. If healthy enough to play Sunday night, Raymond should continue to provide depth at wide receiver while working as Detroit's primary punt returner.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Bumps up to limited Thursday
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Raymond (neck) was limited in Thursday's practice.
It's an upgrade for Raymond after he logged a DNP on Wednesday following his injury in last Sunday's win over the Bengals. Raymond has been operating as the Lions' third receiver early on this season, securing six of nine targets for 47 yards, but rookie Isaac TeSlaa figures to make a move on the veteran at some point in 2025. In addition to his duties on offense, Raymond has returned two kickoffs for 60 yards and 12 punts for 125 yards and one touchdown.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Out of Sunday's game
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Raymond won't return to Sunday's contest at Cincinnati due to a neck injury.
Raymond remained on the turf for some time after taking a hit on an 11-yard punt return in second quarter before walking off the field under his own power. His only contribution to Sunday's box score was the aforementioned return, as he had no targets at the time of his exit.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Hurts neck in Week 5
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Raymond sustained a neck injury during Sunday's game in Cincinnati.
Raymond was shaken up after a punt return in the second quarter and remained on the turf for a spell before walking off the field under his own power. If he's unable to get back on the field, he'll end Week 5 with no targets and the one punt return for 11 yards.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Punt-return touchdown in win
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Raymond caught two of three targets for 13 yards and also added a 65-yard punt-return touchdown in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.
Raymond was able to match his season highs in catches and targets, but he was still a rather unimpactful part of what the team did on offense. The wide receiver did make his mark on special teams, returning a punt for a score in the fourth quarter, which was his first trip to the end zone in any capacity since Week 8 of the 2024 campaign. Through four games this season, Raymond has reeled in six of nine targets for 47 yards, while also compiling 60 yards on kickoff returns and 114 yards as a punt returner.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Little impact in Week 3
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Raymond caught one of two targets for four yards in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens.
Raymond remains an afterthought on offense for Detroit, and his production dropped for the third week in a row. The wide receiver is firmly behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on the depth chart, and his weekly upside is greatly reduced as a result. On the year, Raymond has caught four of six targets for 34 yards, while also adding a nine-yard carry over three games.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Three catches in playoff loss
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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.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: One catch in return to action
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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.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Activated off IR
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The Lions activated Raymond (foot) from injured reserve Saturday.
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.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Full go for Wednesday
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Raymond (foot) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
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.
