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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on DeAndre Carter
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All Pride Of Detroit insights about DeAndre Carter
PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Return specialist DeAndre Carter, at 33 years old, looked spry returning one punt for 15 yards and a kickoff for 28 yards, with another decent return called back, providing early juice in the return game.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Carter looked promising in the return game, nearly breaking two big returns on the day. However, he committed a costly penalty on a kick return in the fourth quarter, which was Detroit's second penalty on kick return of the day. His performance was mixed as part of a special teams unit that received a B+ grade.PositiveDepth ChartOct 25, 2026
DeAndre Carter was signed to the active roster this week and is listed as a reserve wide receiver; he also serves as a punt and kick returner.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
DeAndre Carter has joined the Lions as their new returner, reuniting with special teams coordinator Dave Fipp in what Carter described as a 'full-circle moment' on team 12 in year 12 of his career. Carter and Fipp have a long history, with Carter crediting Fipp for giving him his first shot in the NFL and expressing hope for the opportunity to work together again.PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Lions signed Carter as their new punt returner ahead of Week 7 vs. Packers. Campbell praised Carter's playing style extensively: "catch-and-get downhill" with "no taking your foot off the gas," natural ball location, and ability to find seams and hit them with speed. Campbell noted Carter previously gave him fits as an opponent and expressed excitement about his fit in Detroit's return game.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Promoted from practice squad to active roster for Week 7 against Green Bay Packers; Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp confirmed Carter will handle punt and kick return duties alongside Jacob Saylors. Carter's extensive return experience made him the preferred choice over practice squad alternatives Lucky Jackson and Dominic Lovett after Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
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.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Recently signed to practice squad and in the mix for the returner role vacated by Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury. All four practice squad wide receivers are expected to be in the mix for the returner role and could claim one of the three spots freed up by the IR transactions.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
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.