The Lions signed Kennedy to a reserve/futures contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
What it means:
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.
The Lions re-signed Kennedy to the practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
What it means:
Kennedy was ruled a healthy scratch in back-to-back weeks before he was waived Saturday ahead of Sunday's win over the Jets. However, the 26-year-old cleared waivers Monday and will return to the Lions' practice squad, where he spent the first four weeks of the season. Kennedy has caught eight of 15 targets for 141 yards over seven games this season, and he should be first in line to be elevated from the practice squad should any of Detroit's wideouts miss time due to injury moving forward.
Kennedy was waived by the Lions on Saturday, Jeff Risdon of USA Today reports.
What it means:
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.
Kennedy (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
What it means:
Kennedy will sit for the second consecutive week, as the 26-year-old has dropped on the team's positional depth chart upon the activation of Jameson Williams to the 53-man roster. He'll work to earn another chance with the active roster Week 15 against the Jets.
Kennedy (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.
What it means:
Kennedy was active the past four games and had three catches for 73 yards during that stretch, but he won't be suiting up for Sunday's contest. Detroit finally has its full complement of top receivers with rookie Jameson Williams (knee) active and poised to make his NFL debut.
Kennedy caught one of two targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.
What it means:
Kennedy didn't do any damage until less than four minutes were left in the fourth quarter when the trusty wideout hauled in a 13-yard pass on 3rd-and-8 and turned it into a 44-yard gain that set up Detroit's game-winning touchdown. However, Kennedy has now made five game appearances in 2022 but has yet to produce a respectable stat line despite seeing at least 50 percent of the snaps per contest. Even if Josh Reynolds (back) continues to miss time, Kennedy will not be worthy of much fantasy consideration.
