The Detroit Lions have been testing the waters this preseason, to see if someone on the roster can “catch their eye” as a kick/punt returner. But at the same time, they also feel comfortable with the incumbents Kalif Raymond and Godwin Igwebuike.
Last season, Raymond averaged 11.2 punt return yards per attempt, good for fourth best in the NFL, and he earned a 70.4 punt return grade from PFF. Igwebuike averaged 24.9 yards per return attempt, good for fifth best in the NFL, and a 63.2 kick return grade, with a 72.0 overall special teams grade from PFF.