Earlier in the week, the Detroit Lions waived wide receiver Tom Kennedy with an injury designation. On Sunday, he cleared waivers and returned to the Lions on their injured reserve list.
Now the Lions have two options. Kennedy can remain on the injured reserve list, which means his 2023 season is over. Players who are placed on the injured reserve list prior to teams cutting down to their initial 53-man roster are not eligible to return from IR.
However, there is a workaround. If the Lions decide to cut Kennedy now with an injury settlement, he is free to sign anywhere.