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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carter looked spry for a 33-year-old, returning one punt for 15 yards to provide early juice and a kickoff for 28 yards, with another decent return called back.

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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, contributing to a pretty average-to-below-average special teams performance.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeAndre Carter was signed to the active roster this week and is listed as the fifth wide receiver; he also serves as a punt returner and kick returner on special teams.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lions new returner DeAndre Carter has reunited with special teams coordinator Dave Fipp, who gave him his first NFL opportunity; Carter described the moment as full-circle, marking his 12th year in the league and Fipp's 12th year with the Lions.

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NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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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 23, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Detroit Lions signed former Eagles wide receiver/returner DeAndre Carter to the practice squad and promoted him to the active roster in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers; Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp indicated the team was preparing to use Carter on punt and kick returns.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

DeAndre Carter, a former Eagles wide receiver/returner, was signed to the Lions practice squad and then promoted to the active roster ahead of Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers; Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp announced the team was preparing to use Carter on punt and kick returns.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeAndre Carter has been promoted from the Lions' practice squad to the 53-man roster. The veteran receiver, an undrafted free agent since 2015 with 111 career games and 21 starts, was most recently with the Browns in 2025 before suffering a knee injury in four games. In 2024, he appeared in 13 games for the Bears with nine catches for 72 yards.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Promoted from practice squad to active roster ahead of Week 7 against Green Bay Packers; Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp confirmed Carter will handle punt and kick return duties alongside Jacob Saylors, replacing injured Tom Kennedy. Carter's extensive return experience made him the preferred choice over practice squad alternatives Lucky Jackson and Dominic Lovett.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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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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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carter was recently signed to the Lions' practice squad and is among the intriguing options the team is considering for the punt and kick returner role vacated by Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Detroit Lions signed veteran returner and former Eagles wide receiver DeAndre Carter to their practice squad, giving them a competitive option for their return game after losing primary punt and kick returner Tom Kennedy for the season. Carter possesses a level of experience that internal options on the active roster and practice squad lack.

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PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Veteran returner DeAndre Carter was signed by the Detroit Lions to their practice squad, giving them an experienced option for their return game after losing Tom Kennedy to a season-ending MCL injury. Carter brings significant experience compared to the Lions' internal returner options.

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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed to Detroit Lions practice squad as veteran returner option; brings eight years of NFL experience with 155 punts returned for 1508 yards (9.7 avg), 144 kick returns for 3399 yards (23.6 avg including 101-yard TD), and 117 career receptions for 1331 yards and six TDs; known for toughness, quickness, separation ability, and YAC creation; positioned to compete for starting returner role after Tom Kennedy's season-ending injury.

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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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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Carter played 60% of snaps and saw significant volume (eight catches, 84 yards), but the source remains skeptical of his long-term value, placing him in the bottom tier of waiver targets due to the expected return of Rome Odunze.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Remains on the free-agent market heading into Week 1 of the 2026 season.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Carter was on the 2025 initial 53-man roster but does not appear on the 2026 roster; the source rates the WR room as 'much improved,' implying Carter's removal is part of a positive overhaul.

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NegativeValueAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carter, age 33, has a market value of $1.44 million AAV per Spotrac and is listed as a free-agent wide receiver option for the Bills to consider.

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NegativeValueAug 20, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Carter, 33 years old, is listed as a free-agent WR option for Bills consideration with a market value of $1.44M per Spotrac.

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