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Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffers arm injury during Lions preseason opener
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left the team’s preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter after sustaining an injury while attempting a tackle. The incident initially caused concern due to Rakestraw’s history of injuries, including a shoulder injury that sidelined him for his entire 2025 season.
However, Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided an optimistic update, stating the injury is not considered major. Campbell described the issue as an arm contusion that caused numbness rather than a serious injury. Rakestraw also spoke to reporters, indicating the injury was not serious and expressing his intention to return.
In other news from the game, Mekhi Wingo is scheduled to be evaluated for a concussion, while the status of Loren Strickland remains uncertain.
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Cincinnati Bengals · Dan Campbell · Detroit Lions · Ennis Rakestraw Jr. · Mekhi Wingo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ennis Rakestraw Jr. stated the injury was not serious and expressed intent to return.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mekhi Wingo will be evaluated for a concussion.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter due to an injury.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The injury to Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is an arm contusion and is not considered major. heavy.com