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The Detroit Lions had two players with minor injuries, following the teams Week 7 contest against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dan Campbell, speaking to local reporters, updated the minor injuries to wideout Amon-Ra St.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 10

3 Lions Players Who Need to Bounce Back Against Cardinals

The Detroit Lions are looking for a strong bounceback performance following their disappointing Week 4 loss to the Carolina Panthers. As they prepare for their Week 5 contest with the Arizona Cardinals, several players will need to deliver much better efforts in order for Dan Campbell's squad to get back on track.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Lions player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale

The Detroit Lions will close their preseason Saturday afternoon vs. the Indianapolis Colts with several roster decisions still unresolved. No player carries a more complicated case into the finale than cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 24

The Lions Player With the Most at Stake in Preseason Finale vs. Colts

The Detroit Lions are set to finish the preseason on the road against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend, and it’ll be the final opportunity for players on the bubble to prove why they deserve a roster spot.

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The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 21

What Positive Ennis Rakestraw Injury News Means For Commanders Game

The Detroit Lions avoided bad news on a key player who is expected to be a contributor in the secondary. According to play-by-play voice Dan Miller, the former second-round pick avoided a significant leg injury.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Ennis Rakestraw Jr's Latest Injury Comes at the Worst Time Amid Uncertain Lions Future

The Detroit Lions have a bunch of notable players fighting for roster spots in training camp, including cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Entering camp, Rakestraw

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Ennis Rakestraw Answers His Bad PFF Grade With an Interception at Lions Practice

There hasn’t been a Detroit Lions player who has been more scrutinized over the last week than cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. The third-year corner struggled in the Lions’ preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday, allowing multiple first-down catches before exiting the game with an injury.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Lions Most Discouraging Preseason Performance, and What Happens Next

The Detroit Lions saw some disappointing performances in their opening preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday, but none were more deflating than cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr's rough outing.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Was PFF Lowest-Graded Player Against Bengals

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw was the player who received the lowest grade (29.3) from Pro Football Focus, following the teams 16-14 loss on the road to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 13

Lions Ennis Rakestraw Injury Not Believed to Be Major

An unfortunate incident occured in the first-half of the Detroit Lions' preseason opener Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, who is entering his third NFL season, suffered an injury while making a tackle on Cincinnati's Tahj Brooks in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Falling Down Lions Depth Chart Entering Pivotal 2026 Season

The Detroit Lions are making progress in deciding winners for major position battles, including No. 2 boundary cornerback. Detroit has held an open competition for the role after they released Terrion Arnold in June due to his off-the-field legal issues.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 11

Detroit Lions Do Not Seem Impressed With CB Ennis Rakestraw

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw has had an up and down start to training camp. Unfortunately for the third-year defensive back, teammate Nick Whiteside has made many more plays and has earned more reps on the outside with the first-team defense.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Ennis Rakestraw’s rocky Lions training camp and Dan Campbell’s comments raise real questions about his roster spot

Detroit Lions fans keep asking what’s changed with Ennis Rakestraw. After Dan Campbell’s latest comments and what we’ve seen at camp, there are some real questions worth talking about.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Lions 2027 Mock Draft Puts Pressure on Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to Perform in Critical Year 3

The Detroit Lions are expecting multiple young players to take steps in the right direction in their development in 2026, especially cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Can't be Counted Out in Lions' Training Camp Cornerback Battle

After a long summer break, the Detroit Lionsfinally kicked off training camp on Wednesday. Dan Campbell's squad will practice for a few weeks before traveling to Paycor Stadium for the opening preseason contest versus the Cincinnati Bengals.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 2

NFC Notes: Ennis Rakestraw, Brian Flores, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw shared his plans to stay healthy for 2026, noting that his injury issues have held him back since turning pro. “I just want to be healthy.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7, 2025

Lions CB undergoes shoulder surgery, will miss 2025 season

Ennis Rakestraw will not play in 2025. The second-year corner was already known to be a candidate to miss time, but the Lions placed him on injured reserve Thursday.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7, 2025

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to undergo shoulder surgery

Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Ennis Rakestraw was likely facing a lengthy absence. The latest update regarding the second-year corner further indicates that will be the case.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 21, 2025

Ennis Rakestraw injury update will have Lions fans breathing a sigh of relief

The hits literally keep coming for the Detroit Lions and their already lengthy injury report headed into the 2025 season. Their defense is specifically hurting, losing DT Levi Onwuzurike for the year with an ACL injury before the season even began.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / February 1, 2025

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw made a surprising reveal as he looks to second season

If not for a sports hernia that ended his final season at Missouri early, and a groin injury that cut his NFL Combine performance short, Ennis Rakestraw might have been a first-round pick last April.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 23, 2024

Lions shake up cornerback depth for Week 12

The Lions’ cornerback depth chart will look different for Week 12.

Lions speed into Indianapolis with win streak at 8

Lions' Dan Campbell believes key Colts player's potential unlocked

Lions CBs Terrion Arnold, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. out vs. Colts

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31, 2024

Lions sign second-round cornerback

Rakestraw spent four seasons at Missouri, establishing himself as an integral member of the team’s defense over the past two years in particular.

David Montgomery remains an important part of Lions rushing attack

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Missouri Tigers News / The 33rd Team / April 11, 2024

Ennis Rakestraw 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Missouri CB

The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Ennis Rakestraw.

Missouri Tigers News / NFL Analysis Network / April 4, 2024

Mock draft projects Chiefs landing intriguing L’Jarius Sneed replacement

Amidst the flurry of mock drafts, the Kansas City Chiefs stand poised to seize the cream of the crop in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Unlike certain teams tethered to positional needs, such as the Bills, Kansas City holds the enviable position of targeting the most promising talent available, unfettered by positional constraints.