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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Following a season-ending injury to typical return specialist Tom Kennedy, the Lions signed wide receiver DeAndre Carter to be the team's new top returner. Carter showed burst and looked close to breaking off some big returns in his first action as a Lion against the Packers in Week 7. Against the Vikings, who rank No. 1 in special teams DVOA but 29th in net punt yards per attempt at 39.26 and 14th in average kickoff return yards allowed at 25.23, Carter's return ability is positioned as a key to victory to create short fields and limit the impact of the Vikings' defense.
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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Carter was signed by the Lions as the top returner following Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury and showed burst in his Week 7 debut against the Packers, looking close to breaking off big returns. Against the Vikings' No. 1-ranked special teams DVOA defense, Carter's field position creation becomes critical; the Vikings rank 29th in net punt yards per attempt (39.26) and 14th in average kickoff return yards allowed (25.23), creating opportunity for Carter to generate short fields and take pressure off the offense against Minnesota's stout defense.
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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Dan Campbell expressed enthusiasm about newly signed punt returner DeAndre Carter, highlighting his natural ability to locate the football and his aggressive downfield running style. Campbell stated: "What you notice on him is he is a catch-and-get downhill, and there is no taking your foot off the gas. This guy, there's a naturalness to him locating the football, and when he goes, he doesn't pitter-patter. He is running, and he will find the seam and hit it with speed." Campbell emphasized that Carter's speed and decisiveness create challenges for opposing defenses, saying "when you have to defend it, it's like, 'Oh man, we've got to close these things down quick because he'll hit it.' So, I'm excited to watch him play. I think he'll be good for us."
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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The Lions have signed DeAndre Carter to replace Tom Kennedy as their primary punt and kick returner following Kennedy's season-ending injury against Arizona. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp indicated the role is not completely open, with Carter expected to step in for both punt and kickoff returns alongside Jacob Saylors. Carter brings 155 career punt returns for 1,508 yards (9.7 average) and 144 kickoff returns for 3,399 yards (23.6 average) since entering the league in 2015, significantly more experience than other candidates like Lucky Jackson. Fipp praised Carter's resilience, competitiveness, and ability to catch the ball and get downfield, noting he has always respected Carter's game since their time together with the Eagles.
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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Newly signed receiver confirmed as the Lions' punt and kick returner following Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp stated Carter will 'step in and return punts for us and kickoffs for us in the game, along with Jacob Saylors.' Carter brings 155 career punt returns (1,508 yards, 9.7 average) and 144 kickoff returns (3,399 yards, 23.6 average) since entering the league in 2015. Fipp noted Carter's experience 'pales in comparison' to alternatives like Lucky Jackson. Carter will either sign to the 53-man roster or receive a game-day elevation from the practice squad.
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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Signed to Detroit Lions practice squad as veteran returner option after Tom Kennedy's season-ending MCL injury. Carter brings eight years of NFL experience with 155 punt returns (9.7 yards per return average) and 144 kick returns (23.6 yards per return average, including a 101-yard touchdown), plus 117 career receptions as a receiver. The source notes Carter possesses more experience than the Lions' internal options (eight active roster and four practice squad players competing for the role), and is known for toughness, quickness, separation ability, and yards after the catch.
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