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Doesn't practice again Cephus (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Cephus following up his DNP on Wednesday with another one Thursday leaves his availability for Sunday against the Patriots in serious doubt. The third-year wideout left Week 4's loss to the Seahawks early with the injury after catching two of three targets for 15 yards. The Lions' receiver corps is banged up across the board, with Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy the only wideouts not carrying an injury designation at the moment.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday Cephus (foot) did not participate during the Lions' practice Wednesday.

Impact Cephus caught two of three targets for 15 yards before suffering a foot injury that sidelined him for the remainder of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. While the exact nature and severity of this injury are still unclear, the wideout's inability to suit up during the first practice of Week 5 is a discouraging sign for his availability. If Cephus' status does not improve Thursday or Friday, then Tom Kennedy, who was signed from the practice squad Wednesday, could see increased usage in Detroit's banged-up wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Cephus had an increased role to begin Sunday's matchup since Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) were both out. However, Cephus tallied just two receptions for 15 yards prior to his departure. Tom Kennedy and Maurice Alexander should see increased opportunities for the Lions down the stretch.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Cephus left Sunday's game with the Seahawks early with a foot injury.

Impact Cephus was playing an increased role with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) both out with injuries. The third-year receiver had hauled in two catches for 15 yards before exiting. While he is out, Tom Kennedy and Maurice Alexander will likely see extra opportunities.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' fake punt pays off as Cephus hauls in perfectly placed throw from Fox Detroit Lions' fake punt pays off as wide receiver Quintez Cephus hauls in perfectly-placed throw from punter Jack Fox.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Lions' fake punt pays off as Cephus hauls in perfectly-placed throw from Fox Detroit Lions' fake punt pays off as wide receiver Quintez Cephus hauls in perfectly-placed throw from punter Jack Fox.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Blough's pitch leads to 5-yard TD to Cephus Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough's last effort pitch forward leads to a 5-yard touchdown to wide receiver Quintez Cephus.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Remains sidelined Cephus (leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

Impact Cephus went down with an unspecified leg injury during the start of training camp, and it doesn't sound like he has made it back to the field yet. This extended delay has been bad news for his odds of sticking around in a suddenly crowded Detroit receiver room, let alone pushing Josh Reynolds for the No. 3 role at receiver while Jameson Williams (knee) returns to full health. It hasn't helped that Cephus' absence opened snaps for Tom Kennedy to put together a highly productive preseason. If Cephus can't make it back for the team's preseason finale next Sunday against the Steelers, he may not have much of a case for a potential fifth or sixth roster spot depending on whether Williams starts the year on the PUP list.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions WR Quintez Cephus Returns to Practice Quintez Cephus was spotted on the practice field Monday morning

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Injures leg, should be OK Head coach Dan Campbell doesn't think the leg injury Cephus suffered in Tuesday's practice is serious, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "[Cephus] will be down for we feel like a shor...

Impact Cephus was helped off the practice field Tuesday, slowing his momentum in what's otherwise been a strong offseason by all accounts. The 2020 fifth-round pick missed most of last season with a broken collarbone, then saw the Lions add DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee) to their receiving corps this spring. Still, there's an opportunity for Cephus to win the third or fourth receiver spot to start the season, especially with Williams unlikely to be available following his ACL tear in January,

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Optimistic About WR Quintez Cephus Dan Campbell provides an injury update about Quintez Cephus, T.J. Hockenson and Levi Onwuzurike.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions WR Quintez Cephus will be out for 'short period of time' with knee injury Lions WR Quintez Cephus will be out for a ‘short period of time’ with a knee injury per Dan Campbell

AUGUST 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Quintez Cephus Leaves Practice Injured Quintez Cephus did not finish practice on Tuesday at Detroit Lions training camp.Okay

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Video: Quintez Cephus Makes Spectacular Catch It’s time for football! Check out the earliest Detroit Lions training camp highlight.

JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rumor: Trading WR Quintez Cephus to Dallas Cowboys Explored Could the Detroit Lions add a veteran backup quarterback via trade?

JULY 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Judge dismisses suit against Wisconsin over Quintez Cephus reinstatement A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Wisconsin reinstated the current Lions receiver without seeking input from a woman who accused...

JULY 19, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Judge dismisses suit vs. Wisconsin over Cephus reinstatement

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the University of Wisconsin System reinstated former Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus without seeking input from a woman who accused...

JULY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quintez Cephus: 'It Sucked' Getting Hurt Last Year Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus reflects on having his 2021 season ended prematurely and being motivated to prove his worth this...

JUNE 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ten players to watch at Lions minicamp: Who needs a big week? Logan Stenberg, Quintez Cephus and eight other players who can help their Detroit roster odds with a strong showing in Allen Park.

JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AllLions: Is WR Quintez Cephus on Roster Bubble? Is wide receiver Quintez Cephus going to have to battle to earn a roster spot this season?

MAY 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Facing added competition Cephus is facing added competition for snaps after the offseason acquisitions of DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee), Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of The Athletic report.

Impact After Tyrell Williams went down in Week 1 and before Cephus broke his collarbone in Week 5, the Wisconsin product had a large role that commanded at least 70 percent of the offensive snaps per game. However, the 6-foot-4 Chark seemingly fits the mold that Detroit has been looking for at "X" receiver, and Detroit traded up in the first round to add another promising perimeter receiver in Williams. With Amon-Ra St. Brown locked into the slot role, Cephus seems no higher than No. 4 or 5 on the depth chart entering 2022. However, if the Lions take a cautious approach with Williams' return from an ACL injury, the short list of candidates to take his spot in the starting lineup would be Cephus and Josh Reynolds.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for key role in 2022 Lions wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El spoke highly of Cephus (collarbone) when discussing Detroit's search for a true No. 1 option to handle the X role on the outside, Tim T...

Impact The Lions are well-stocked with short-range weaponry but are lacking in downfield targets, especially with Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond set to become unrestricted free agents. However, Cephus clearly impressed his coaches when healthy last season, and it seems like he could have a chance to claim a starting role in 2022. While it's possible that a large offseason investment via the draft or free agency could prevent that from happening, Cephus at least seems likely to be a key part of the rotation going forward.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to injured reserve Cephus (collarbone) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Cephus shifted to the COVID list last week but has now cleared the health and safety protocols. The 23-year-old was placed on injured reserve and ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a broken collarbone in October.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to COVID list Cephus (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Cephus was already on IR and ruled out for the season with a broken collarbone, which he suffered in the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The second-year wideout finished his season with 15 receptions on 22 targets for 204 yards and a touchdown across 5 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR The Lions placed Cephus (collarbone) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The transaction was fully expected after Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Cephus sustained a broken collarbone in the team's Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The injury will likely sideline Cephus for the remainder of the season, leaving an already weak Lions receiving corps in dire shape with Tyrell Williams (concussion) also expected to spend at least another week on IR. Detroit appears set to head into Sunday's game against the Bengals with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and KhaDarel Hodge as its starting wideouts.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Judge dismisses suit vs. Wisconsin over Cephus reinstatement