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‘I had to work for this’ | Carter embodying Detroit’s gritty culture

Wide receiver DeAndre Carter is grateful for having another NFL opportunity and is giving the Detroit Lions everything he's got as their new returner.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
‘I had to work for this’ | Carter embodying Detroit’s gritty culture
Key Things to Know
  • DeAndre Carter highlighted his gritty, blue-collar mindset after joining the Detroit Lions' active roster.
  • Detroit signed Carter after wide receiver Tom Kennedy sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 5.
  • Carter recorded a 15-yard punt return and two kick returns for 52 yards in Detroit's 20-17 victory over Green Bay.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Lions return specialist DeAndre Carter is embracing the franchise's gritty culture after overcoming a season-ending knee injury suffered in 2025. Following an injury to Tom Kennedy, Detroit signed the 33-year-old wide receiver to the practice squad on October 19 before quickly elevating him to the active roster ahead of Week 7.

Carter made an immediate contribution in Detroit's 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, recording three returns. The veteran also reunited with special teams coordinator Dave Fipp, who originally gave Carter his first NFL 53-man roster opportunity with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018.

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