Overview
- Hassanein recorded two sacks, a strip sack that forced a fumble, four tackles and multiple quarterback hits in the Lions' preseason opener.
- He briefly left the game with a minor injury on Thursday night but returned immediately and continued to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
- The Lions have shifted Hassanein into a 'big edge' role that has him set the edge on early downs and move inside on passing downs.
- Hassanein now joins D.J. Wonnum, rookie Derrick Moore and Tyler Lacy in a wide-open competition for significant defensive snaps and possible starts.
- As a 2025 sixth-round pick who spent time on IR and the practice squad after a preseason injury, Hassanein's strong debut increases his chances of making the 53-man roster and earning expanded game reps in the remaining preseason games.