Availability
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (leg) is inactive for Week 1 for the Detroit Lions against the New Orleans Saints.
Fantasy Impact
Rakestraw Jr. will not suit while continuing to work through a lingering leg injury, leaving the Detroit secondary without another key option for head coach Dan Campbell against the Saints Sunday.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left practice early on Thursday with a leg injury.
Fantasy Impact
It is unclear how serious the injury is. Rakestraw is day-to-day for now.
The Lions have placed cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. on IR after he underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Rakestraw posted a picture of himself heading into surgery on Thursday, and he will miss the 2025 season as a result. The 23-year-old was a second-round pick by the Lions in 2024 and appeared in eight regular-season games last season.
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is expected to be out "a while" with shoulder injury,
Fantasy Impact
It is unclear what Rakestraw's timetable is to return. Detroit signed two defensive backs in the meantime.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left Sunday's practice early with a shoulder injury.
Fantasy Impact
Rakestraw was getting evaluated. There should be an update on his status this week.