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Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein had the opportunity to join any NFL team. After his preseason injury resulted in the team waiving him with an injury settlement, the former sixth-round pick did not leave Metro Detroit.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 10

Lions Re-Sign 2025 NFL Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions have made a move to bring back a 2025 draft pick. On Monday, the team announced that it had signed Ahmed Hassanein to the practice squad.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1

Detroit Lions 2025 Draft Pick Expected to Return Soon

The Detroit Lions could be getting back a 2025 NFL draft pick and relatively soon. Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein was waived with an injury settlement prior to the start of the season, following a preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 28

Ahmed Hassanein Will Still Be Part of Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions caught the attention of many when the front office made the unexpected decision to waive rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein. After

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Ahmed Hassanein goes unclaimed and reverts back to the Lions, here's what happens next

The Detroit Lions made what can only be categorized as a shocking move if you've been at training camp or paid any attention to this team when they waived sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement on Tuesday.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 27

Ahmed Hassanein is destined to remain with Lions after surprising waiving

Ahmed Hassanein became the most surprising cut by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday afternoon. The team announced they had waived the sixth round pick out of Boise State with an injury settlement, as he wasn't expected to suit up again until next season or late in this season thanks to a pectoral injury.

NFL News / Boise State Broncos on SI / August 26

Former Boise State star waived by Detroit Lions with injury settlement

The Detroit Lions waived former Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement on Tuesday. Hassanein, who was taken in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Lions, suffered a pectoral injury during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Lions shockingly waive Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement, don't freak out just yet, here's what it means

Here is one that nobody had on their bingo card. The Detroit Lions will be waiving sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement, per Ben Raven of MLive.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 26

Detroit Lions Waive Ahmed Hassanein With Injury Settlement

As part of their roster moves ahead of the regular season, the Detroit Lions placed several players on injury lists. Detroit had multiple players on the PUP list for the duration of camp, including Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez and Miles Frazier.

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Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / August 18

Former Boise State star could miss 2025 NFL season

Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein will be sidelined indefinitely due to a pectoral injury he suffered in Saturday’s NFL preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18

Ahmed Hassanein Injury Update: Rookie DE Out For Foreseeable Future

Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein is out for the foreseeable future. Head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media Monday afternoon before practice and provided an injury update on the 2025 sixth-round pick.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Rookie EDGE Suffers Injury, 'Could Be a Minute' Before Return

The Detroit Lions suffered a concerning setback during their preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins Saturday. Rookie EDGE rusher Ahmed Hassanein left the game early in the third quarter with an apparent arm injury.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 11

Lions rookie's injury is just the latest health scare for the Lions

Fresh off their second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Detroit Lions have received yet another injury scare.Rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein left practice early and is currently being evaluated for a lower leg injury.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 11

Lions Rookie EDGE Leaves Monday Practice Early

A Detroit Lions rookie defender departed practice early on Monday and is being evaluated for an injury. Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, who the Lions drafted in the sixth-round of the 2025 NFL draft, left practice and is currently being evaluated for a lower leg injury.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / August 1

‘Wow, I’m literally playing an NFL football game;’ What former Boise State star said after first preseason game

When Ahmed Hassanein received a phone call from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Boise State defensive lineman got emotional. “I will die for you, coach,” Hassanein famously told Campbell.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

Lions rookie steals the show despite blowout HOF game loss to Chargers

While he is still far from making it to the Hall of Fame, Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein had a Hall of Fame Game to remember. While the Lions lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-7, in the annual friendly affair to kick off the preseason, the 23-year-old defensive end announced himself to the NFL.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 25

Lions Ahmed Hassanein: I Choose to Be the Hammer

When learning about Ahmed Hassanein's journey to the Detroit Lions, it's hard not to see the rookie and the team as a perfect fit. Hassanein, in just his seventh year of playing organized football after growing up in Egypt, clearly embodies the team's gritty culture.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Life Of A Lions Rookie Part 1: Ahmed Hassanein talks about the balancing act of starting camp and getting married

I'm very excited to start this new series with Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein. What we'll be doing is getting a weekly look at what it's like to be a Lions rookie.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

Lions agree to terms with second-round OL Tate Ratledge

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 27

Ahmed Hassanein shows off impressive physique with yet another feat of strength

The Detroit Lions have been criticized for not adding enough to their pass rush this offseason and urged to add more, but many forget they did draft defensive end Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth-round.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / June 2

Ranking the Top 12 CFB Defensive Linemen in the West: The best players at the position who are expected to play for the region's programs in 2025

Defensive linemen are the first line of defense, charged with pressuring the passer and stuffing the run. On this list, we have sack masters coming off the edge and the big space eaters in the middle, drawing doubles and creating gaps for teammates to clean up.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / April 26

NFL Draft: Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein Selected By Detroit Lions in Round 6

Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. Hassanein, a native of Cairo, Egypt and the first Egyptian to play FBS football, was the draft's 196th overall selection.

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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ahmed Hassanein, Boise State

Ahmed Hassanein has been one of college football’s premier sack artists since 2023, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 6’2” 267 lbs Originally the top prospect out of Egypt, Ahmed Hassanein moved to California and finished his high school career at Loara in Anaheim.