KALIF RAYMOND NEWS

Brief preseason appearance Raymond caught two of three targets for 10 yards during Saturday's preseason win over Indianapolis.

Impact After catching a bomb from Tim Boyle in the preseason opener, Raymond saw a little bit of action in the first quarter this week. Given how quickly it took for his day to be done, Raymond seems like the clear No. 4 receiver for the Lions behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds. While Jameson Williams (knee) will be in the fold before long and Quintez Cephus (leg) could make a case for a roster spot in the preseason finale, Raymond seems ticketed for another year in Detroit, where he likely will handle punt-return duties in addition to his rotational role at wideout.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Tim Boyle launches 45-yard teardrop dime in stride to Kalif Raymond Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle launches a 45-yard teardrop dime in stride to Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Boyle launches 45-yard dime in stride to Raymond Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle launches a 45-yard dime in stride to Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions Coaching Staff Trusts WR Kalif Raymond Read how Kalif Raymond has earned increased opportunities in Detroit.

JUNE 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lions Coaching Staff Trusts WR Kalif Raymond Read how Kalif Raymond has earned increased opportunities in Detroit.

JUNE 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards to a franchise that has struggled in recent sea...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: For Lions receiver Kalif Raymond, putting in the extra work paying off Lions takeaways: What’s the NFL Draft plan now at No. 2? Plus, safety questions and the QB picture (subscription required)

MARCH 21, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions re-sign OLB Charles Harris and WR Kalif Raymond

The Detroit Lions have signed outside linebacker Charles Harris to a $13 million, two-year contract and wide receiver Kalif Raymond to a one-year deal worth nearly $1 million

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kalif Raymond photos View photos of Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

MARCH 18, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions keeping Kalif Raymond, agreeing to new 2-year contract with receiver Kalif Raymond showed enough in his first season with the Lions to earn a new two-year contract, according to a source familiar with the nego...

MARCH 15, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Sticking with Detroit Raymond is re-signing with the Lions, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Raymond is a 27-year-old journeyman who made 14 starts for Detroit last season and finished with career highs across the board (48-576-4 on 71 targets). He'll be back with the Lions, but there's significant danger of slipping down the depth chart, especially after the team reached an agreement earlier Tuesday with former Jags wideout D.J. Chark. Prior to that, the Lions signed Josh Reynolds to a two-year extension, giving them another experienced option behind Chark and second-year receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions looking for help at WR, DB and LB in NFL free agency

The Detroit Lions lack talent throughout their roster and they can use help in NFL free agency at every position in coach Dan Campbell’s second season

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores on trick play Raymond caught four passes for 101 yards and one touchdown on five targets against Green Bay on Sunday.

Impact Raymond's box score was mostly propelled by a 75-yard touchdown on a trick play from wideout Tom Kennedy, but Raymond's speed is part of why that play worked as well as it did, and more importantly the game rounds out what has quietly been a commendable season by the journeyman wideout. While he might see less playing time in 2022 even if he re-signs with the Lions, Raymond deserves credit for catching 48 receptions for 576 yards and four touchdowns on 71 targets (67.6 percent catch rate, 8.1 yards per target) despite dealing with shaky quarterback play. Even if he's more of a backup than a starter in 2022, Raymond arguably earned some benefit of the doubt if he ends up stepping into a starting role for whatever reason.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Lions' epic trick play sparks 75-yard TD for Raymond Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy uses a trick play to throw a 75-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Epic trick play sparks 75-yard TD for Raymond Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy uses a trick play to throw a 75-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

The Latest: Raiders beat Chargers with playoff spot on line

The Las Vegas Raiders have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers on a field goal on the final play of overtime in a playoffs-or-bust finale that would have put both teams in the playoffs...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions activate WR Kalif Raymond from COVID list ahead of season finale Lions' draft options: Aidan Hutchinson or Kayvon Thibodeaux? A QB early? Dane Brugler breaks things down (Subscription Required)

JANUARY 5, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Returns from COVID list Raymond (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Raymond missed Sunday's loss to the Seahawks after being placed on the COVID-19 list last week, but he's now back on the active roster ahead of the season finale. The 27-year-old has 44 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns this season, and he should work as Detroit's No. 3 wide receiver this weekend against the Packers behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Week 17 Raymond (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game in Seattle after the Lions didn't activate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for week 17 roster...

Impact Raymond was placed on the list Thursday after testing positive for the virus, so he never seemed likely to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 protocol prior to Sunday's contest. With Josh Reynolds (illness) also sidelined Week 17 after testing positive for the virus Monday, the Lions won't have much in the way of established depth behind No. 1 wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions' remaining four available receivers -- KhaDarel Hodge, Trinity Benson, Tom Kennedy and Javon McKinley -- have combined for 20 catches for 191 yards during their NFL careers.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks host Lions in home finale with changes likely ahead

Now that the chances of the postseason are gone, the debate has switched toward the future of the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second Detroit WR on COVID-19 list The Lions placed Raymond on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Raymond becomes the second Detroit receiver to go on the list this week, joining Josh Reynolds. The 27-year-old theoretically has a chance to test out of the protocol before Sunday's game against the Seahawks if he's vaccinated and asymptomatic of the virus, but he'll most likely miss his first game of the season, given the timing of his placement on the list. If both Raymond and Reynolds are out this weekend, Detroit would have to rely on Tom Kennedy, KhaDarel Hodge and Trinity Benson to mix in for reps behind No. 1 wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Omicron looms ominously over NFL's playoff races

The playoff races in the AFC and NFC could come down to little-known fill-ins as more and more stars and starters wind up sidelined by injuries and COVID-19 infections

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boyle plays well until INT ruins Lions' comeback bid late

It was the kind of ending that Tim Boyle dreamed up many times in his quest to be a starting quarterback in the NFL

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another forgettable stat line Raymond caught three of five targets for 12 yards while rushing once for five yards during Sunday's 20-16 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Playing through a shoulder injury, Raymond remained the third wheel behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (11 targets) and Josh Reynolds (seven) in the passing game. Only St. Brown managed any meaningful production with backup QB Tim Boyle, who struggled to complete passes down the field. Even if Jared Goff (COVID-19) manages to return in Week 17 against Seattle, Raymond will remain an inadvisable fantasy option.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Raymond (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Falcons.

Impact Raymond was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, so his ability to suit up isn't unexpected. Raymond has had an inconsistent season with spiked weeks occasionally, but mostly producing subpar results. With Jared Goff on the COVID list and Tim Boyle drawing the start, Raymond's chances of a better than usual outing are reduced. Last time Boyle started in Week 11 against the Browns, Raymond played 70 percent of the snaps on offense and tallied one target with no receptions.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE