US EditionLions Put CB Ennis Rakestraw on IR with Season-Ending Shoulder Injury and Sign TE Steven Stilianos.
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AUG 7 – Ennis Rakestraw's shoulder injury, worsened by previous ailments, requires surgery and ends his 2025 season, prompting the Detroit Lions to place him on injured reserve.
- On Thursday, the Detroit Lions designated cornerback Ennis Rakestraw to injured reserve because of a shoulder injury that will end his season.
- Rakestraw sustained the shoulder injury earlier this week during a one-on-one drill at practice, and Coach Dan Campbell confirmed the team was evaluating its severity.
- Rakestraw, a former Missouri standout selected in the second round last year, has been hampered by injuries that limited him to eight games as a rookie and is looking forward to playing a meaningful role in the team's defense in the 2025 season.
- Coach Campbell said earlier this week, "You hate it for the kid," while Rakestraw shared a photo before surgery and teammates expressed support on social media.
- The Lions also signed tight end Steven Stilianos on Thursday to provide depth, and Campbell indicated the team will assess roster moves as Rakestraw recovers.
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Lions put CB Ennis Rakestraw on IR with season-ending shoulder injury and sign TE Steven Stilianos.
The Detroit Lions have placed cornerback Ennis Rakestraw on injured reserve with a season-ending shoulder injury and signed tight end Steven Stilianos. Detroit made the moves Thursday after coach Dan Campbell lamented that Rakestraw was hurt a year after injuries…
Detroit Lions place CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. on IR following shoulder surgery, ending his 2025 campaign
Detroit Lions second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. will miss the 2025 NFL season as he was placed on injured reserve following successful shoulder surgery.
Lions Place CB Ennis Rakestraw On IR
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. Only players released via an injury settlement are eligible to play after being moved to IR at this point in the offseason. Given his status as a 2024 second-round pick, that will obviously not be the case for Rakestraw. After what was essentially a redshirt rookie season, this news…
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