Early indications seem to suggest that Detroit Lions punt returner Kalif Raymond won’t play in the team’s Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a knee injury on Sunday. It’s unfortunate timing, as Raymond is coming off his best overall game of the season. Not only did he post 89 return yards on four punts against the Vikings, but he also hauled in a 41-yard pass from Jared Goff.
On Thursday, special teams coordinator Dave Fipp discussed options to replace Raymond, if the veteran returner isn’t able to play against the Rams.