There was a familiar face out at Sunday’s Lions practice. Even though he’s no longer on the active roster, wideout Tom Kennedy was visible on the practice fields with his left arm in a sling.
Kennedy was waived earlier in the week with injury designation. The Lions opted to sign USFL standout Trey Quinn to take his place on the roster.
Kennedy cleared waivers and thusly reverted back to the Lions. Because he was waived with an injury, he is now on Detroit’s injured reserve list. He is out for the season, barring an interesting loophole.
The Lions could offer Kennedy an injury settlement from the IR. Kennedy would have to sit out for some time, but he could re-sign with Detroit after that time period if he doesn’t sign with any other team first. The extent of the shoulder/arm injury would determine the amount of time Kennedy must sit. He suffered the injury early in the week, and it was described as “serious” by a position coach.