Reynolds caught 38 of 59 targets for 479 yards with three touchdowns over 14 games in 2022.
Opening the year as the No. 3 wideout behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark, Reynolds had a handful of big games early on before suffering through a mid-season back injury. While Reynolds worked his way back into the mix down the stretch, by that time Jameson Williams also was healthy enough to play and, consequently, steal snaps from Reynolds. While the Texas A&M product technically remains under contract to return to his complementary role in 2023, it is possible that Detroit will consider saving nearly $4 million against the salary cap -- while making room for Williams to make a second-year leap -- by letting Reynolds go this offseason.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Logs full practice Thursday
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Reynolds (illness) practiced in full Thursday.
Reynolds was held out of all on-field work Wednesday due to an illness, but his return one day later without limitations signals that the ailment is behind him. Over the last four games, he's earned between 59 and 78 percent of the offensive snaps, hauling in 10 of 14 targets for 101 yards and one touchdown. Similar modest usage likely is on the docket for Reynolds on Sunday against the Bears with fellow wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Kalif Raymond available to the Lions offense.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Sidelined with illness
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Reynolds didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.
The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but Reynolds will have two more opportunities to practice before the Lions need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's game against the Bears. Even though rookie first-round pick Jameson Williams has been available for each of the Lions' last four games, he has yet to dramatically encroach on Reynolds' role within the Detroit offense. Reynolds has played between 59 and 78 percent of the snaps on offense the past four weeks, though he has a meager 10-101-1 receiving line to show for it.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: No looks against Jets
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Reynolds was not targeted with a pass during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.
Reynolds was a complete afterthought in the passing game on a day the Jets forced the Lions to direct 29 of 38 pass attempts underneath to running backs, tight ends, and slot receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. With Jameson Williams yet to pose much of a threat to Reynolds snap count, the fifth-year wideout will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the Panthers.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Returns to sizable role
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Reynolds caught three of four targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jaguars.
After seeing just six offensive snaps in last week's return from a back injury, Reynolds logged 79 percent of them a week later while looking like the clear No. 3 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark. However, Jameson Williams looms in the background and only figures to improve upon the handful of snaps he saw while making his professional debut Sunday. With Reynolds the most likely to lose snaps to the rookie as the year unfolds, it seems unlikely that he can return to his early-season production.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Small role in return
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Reynolds wasn't targeted during his time on the field in Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.
Reynolds logged just six offensive snaps in his return from a back injury that prevented him from suiting up over the past three weeks. Instead, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and a now-healthy DJ Chark commanded the vast majority of snaps at wide receiver. With Reynolds only set to face more competition for playing time once Jameson Williams (knee) is available, Reynolds will be challenged to produce any more meaningful stat lines down the stretch.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Returning to action in Week 12
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Reynolds (back) is listed as active Thursday against the Bills.
After stringing together back-to-back capped sessions to close Week 12 prep, Reynolds is putting an end to a three-game absence due to a back injury. Considering his health may be compromised somewhat, he and DJ Chark (ankle) may merely spell Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond, both of whom have received at least 80 percent shares of the snaps in four consecutive games. In seven appearances this season, Reynolds has averaged 13.7 YPC on his 26 receptions, so a big play is possible working with his long-time teammate Jared Goff.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Expected to play Thursday
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Reynolds (back) is expected to play Thursday against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Reynolds was listed as a limited participant on two of the Lions' practice reports this week, but he should be able to play through his back injury during the Lions' Thanksgiving Day matchup. Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and DJ Chark should serve as Detroit's secondary receivers behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Questionable for Thursday
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Reynolds (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bills.
After being listed as a limited participant on two of the Lions' practice reports during Week 12 prep, Reynolds may have done enough to suit up for the first time since Week 8, after he's missed three consecutive contests due to a back issue. If he's active Thursday, Reynolds likely will join DJ Chark (ankle) as the team's secondary options at wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Listed as limited Tuesday
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Reynolds (back) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
After being listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Reynolds got in some work one day later. He followed a similar regimen last week before sitting out Friday, and the Lions eventually downgraded him to out ahead of this past Sunday's win at the Giants. If Reynolds is able to string together back-to-back capped sessions this week, he could be a candidate to return to action Thursday versus the Bills. Ultimately, Wednesday's injury report could give a clearer picture of his upcoming availability (or lack thereof).
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Logs DNP on Monday
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Reynolds (back) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
The 27-year-old wideout practiced in a limited fashion last Thursday before ultimately being ruled out for a third straight game due to a back injury. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against Buffalo, but Reynolds may be trending toward a fourth straight absence.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Downgraded ahead of Sunday
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Reynolds (back) was downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Giants.
Reynolds practiced both Thursday and Friday, but it wasn't enough for the 27-year-old to make a return from his two-game absence. Expect Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy to once again fill in for the injured wide receiver.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Practices in limited fashion
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Reynolds (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Reynolds returned to the practice field for the first time since Nov. 2, after missing both of the Lions' previous two games on account of the back injury. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation at Friday's practice to avoid carrying an injury designation for the Lions' Week 11 game against the Giants, but Reynolds' return to the field Thursday in any capacity looks to be a positive sign for his availability. If available this weekend, Reynolds should take on a starting role alongside top target Amon-Ra St. Brown, but Reynolds could be pushed further down the pecking order at receiver if DJ Chark (ankle) and Jameson Williams (knee) are able to return from injured reserve and the non-football injury list, respectively, in the weeks to come.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Stays sidelined at practice
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Reynolds (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Reynolds hasn't practiced since Nov. 2, missing the Lions' past two games as a result of a back issue. He may have to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to put himself on a path to play Sunday at the Giants. Ultimately, Detroit again could decide Reynolds' fate for Week 11 action upon the release of Friday's injury report, like it did last week.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Misses practice again Friday
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Reynolds (back) won't practice Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Reynolds will be re-evaluated Saturday, but considering that the wideout has missed three straight practices, he seems to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game. If Reynolds isn't available, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy will stand to see increased opportunities behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Another DNP on Thursday
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Reynolds (back) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Reynolds remained away from the field Thursday, which has been his norm for exactly one week due to a back injury. With just one more opportunity to mix into drills this week, he may be trending toward a second absence in a row Sunday in Chicago. Friday's injury report could confirm as much, and if Reynolds is out this weekend, the Lions' top three wide receivers would be Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Not at practice
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Reynolds (back) isn't practicing Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
While Reynolds was sidelined for Sunday's win over Green Bay, the Lions turned to Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy for most of the receiver reps behind top target Amon-Ra St. Brown. None of the three wideouts did much, in part because Jared Goff tied a season low of 26 pass attempts. Reynolds looks iffy for the Lions' game in Chicago this Sunday as he starts the week off with a missed practice.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Inactive Sunday
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Reynolds (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Reynolds has dealt with ankle and knee injuries so far this season, but neither of them impacted his snap count on game day, as he ranged between 72 and 91 percent of the offensive plays in the Lions' first seven contests. Now with a back issue in tow, he managed just one limited session during Week 9 prep and won't be available to the offense Sunday. Detroit instead will turn to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, Tom Kennedy, Stanley Berryhill and Brandon Zylstra at wide receiver.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Doubtful due to back injury
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Reynolds (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
He's played through injuries -- first his ankle, then his knee -- since late September without missing a game, but it appears this new issue with his back will keep Reynolds sidelined for the first time. Jared Goff is left with an inexperienced group of pass catchers, likely relying on Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy to flank standout slot receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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Lions' Josh Reynolds: Misses practice Thursday
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Reynolds (back) was held out of practice Thursday.
One day removed from logging a limited session, Reynolds didn't mix into drills at all Thursday, placing a cloud over his status ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers. Ultimately, his listing on Friday's practice report may provide some clarity regarding his availability, but if he's limited or out this weekend, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy would be the primary wide receivers for quarterback Jared Goff.
