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Lions sign WR Lawrence Keys

Yahoo Sports NFLJun 19, 2026, 8:09 PM+1 story · 30dSource ↗

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The Lions have signed another wide receiver out of the UFL. They announced the addition of Lawrence Keys to their group of wideouts. Wide receiver Kyre Duplessis was waived in a corresponding move. Keys played for the Houston Gamblers during the 2026 UFL season. He was second in the league in all-purpose yards after posting 349 receiving yards, 518 kickoff return yards and 134 punt return yards. Keys spent time with the Bills after going undrafted in 2024. The Lions also signed wideouts Lucky Jackson , Tarik Black and Tay Martin this week, so they'll have four former UFLers vying for roster spots at training camp this summer

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Lions sign WR Lawrence Keys

Pro Football TalkJun 19, 2026, 8:09 PM+1 story · 30dSource ↗

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The Lions have signed another wide receiver out of the UFL. They announced the addition of Lawrence Keys to their group of wideouts. Wide receiver Kyre Duplessis was waived in a corresponding move. Keys played for the Houston Gamblers during the 2026 UFL season. He was second in the league in all-purpose yards after posting 349 receiving yards, 518 kickoff return yards and 134 punt return yards. Keys spent time with the Bills after going undrafted in 2024. The Lions also signed wideouts Lucky Jackson, Tarik Black and Tay Martin this week, so they’ll have four former UFLers vying for roster spots at training camp this summer

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Report: Detroit Lions signing 4th UFL receiver in a week

Yahoo Sports NFLJun 18, 2026, 10:53 PM+1 story · 30dSource ↗

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The Detroit Lions are adding another wide receiver from the UFL, their fourth signing of this week. According to UFL insider James Larsen, the Lions are adding Lawrence Keys III, former Houston Gambler, to their roster. He fills the roster spot vacant by Detroit’s waiving of receiver Kyre Duplessis on Wednesday night. Keys has been with the Gamblers for the last two seasons, and he broke out in 2026. He finished second in the UFL in all-purpose yards, thanks to his success as a kick and punt returner. He finished the seasons with 518 kick return yards (27.3 average), 134 punt return yards (12.2 average), and 349 receiving yards. Prior to his time in the UFL, Keys had a brief opportunity with the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted out of Tulane in 2024. But after suffering a leg injury in training camp, he was cut. That stint included one preseason appearance where he logged 15 snaps and caught a single pass for 13 yards. In college, Keys originally committed to Notre Dame and spent three years there and received his degree with the Fighting Irish. But after catching just 18 passes in three seasons, he transferred to Tulane. In two seasons there, he managed a total of 59 catches for 858 yards and nine touchdowns. Most recently listed at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds , Keys is certainly of the slot receiver profile that brings some explosiveness in the return game. He reportedly ran a 4.54 at his pro day, but that doesn’t accurately describe his burst on the field. Keys joins the following other UFL signings the Lions made this week: Former Columbu Aviators WR Tay Martin Former Louisville Kings WR Tarik Black Former Louisville Kings WR Lucky Jackson Like the previous three, Keys will have a tough time climbing the depth chart in a competitive wide receiver room. But with the Lions’ returner spots still very much open after losing Kalif Raymond this offseason, Keys may have a leg up, especially since he’s well-versed in the new kickoff style that was established in the UFL several years ago

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