Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

The Lions have placed cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. on IR after he underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.

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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,

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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.

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Rakestraw was getting evaluated. There should be an update on his status this week.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Ennis Rakestraw Jr. will miss just a few days.

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Rakestraw suffered an apparent chest contusion at practice over the weekend. He should return by the end of the week.

The Lions reportedly believe CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffered a chest contusion.

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Rakestraw was further evaluated after he left practice early on Sunday. There should be an update on his status later in the week.