The Detroit Lions made a move, promoting veteran wide receiver DeAndre Carter to their 53-man roster from the practice squad. This guy only joined their practice squad last week, so it’s a quick turnaround for a pro with some miles on him.
Carter’s Journey Back to the Active Roster
Carter, an undrafted free agent out of Sacramento State back in 2015, has definitely seen a lot in this league. He’s got 111 career games under his belt, starting 21 of them. Think about that for an undrafted player, that’s some serious staying power in the NFL. Last season, 2025, he was with the Browns, but only got into four games before a knee injury shut him down. Before that, in 2024 with the Bears, he appeared in 13 games and grabbed nine passes for 72 yards. Those aren’t eye-popping numbers, but they tell you he’s a player who can contribute when called upon. The Lions clearly saw something they liked, pulling him up to the active roster so fast.
Another Name Added for Depth
In a separate move, Detroit also inked safety Myles Bryant to their practice squad. It just goes to show teams are always looking to bolster depth, even down to the practice squad spots.
So, Carter gets his shot on the 53-man. For an undrafted veteran, every single roster spot is huge. He’s got to make it count for the Lions now. What kind of impact will he actually have on that offense? We’ll be watching to see how he fits in.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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