The Detroit Lions have an injury concern with wide receiver and returner Kalif Raymond in the first quarter of the Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Raymond was returning a punt in the first quarter when he took a big hit from a Bengals player that clearly had him shaken up.
Raymond remained on the field for an extended period of time after the hit and players on both teams showed clear concern for his well-being.
We'll track the latest updates on Raymond below.
Kalif Raymond injury update
UPDATE: Raymond has been downgraded to out.
#Lions Injury Update:
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) October 5, 2025
WR Kalif Raymond (Neck) has been downgraded to Out.
END OF UPDATE
UPDATE: Raymond is officially questionable to return with a neck injury.
#Lions Injury Update:
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) October 5, 2025
WR Kalif Raymond, Neck, Questionable
END OF UPDATE
UPDATE: Good news, as Raymond was able to walk off under his own power. He is not in the blue medical tent.
Kalif Raymond took a hard hit on the punt return. Players took a knee around him, but he walked off the field under his own power and is in the medical tent now.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) October 5, 2025
END OF UPDATE
So far, we don't have an update on Raymond, who stayed down for an extended period of time. Players on both sides looked worried.
We'll update this page when more information is known.
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