Eric Woodyard
DETROIT — The Lions have positioned second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw on season-ending injured reserve.
Rakestraw underwent a profitable shoulder surgical procedure, which can knock him out for the complete yr. He exited Sunday's apply early to be evaluated for the shoulder damage which turned out to be extreme.
“Yeah, I imply, you hate it for the child, you hate it. It is not his fault, simply a type of robust offers,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated on Monday. “All you are able to do is attempt to get it higher and rehab, come again stronger and transfer on. That is all you are able to do.”
Rakestraw was set to tackle a much bigger position this upcoming season after being restricted to eight video games as a rookie whereas coping with a hamstring damage. Rakestraw was drafted by the Lions with the 61st total decide of the second spherical in 2024.
Acknowledging that it has been a tough two years, Rakestraw posted to social media stating that he'll be “again quickly.”
