Overview

• Rakestraw suffered the shoulder injury during early August one-on-one drills and underwent successful surgery before being placed on injured reserve.
• The 2024 second-round pick logged just 141 snaps over eight games as a rookie after hamstring and core surgeries, highlighting a pattern of setbacks.
• Detroit added cornerbacks Luq Barcoo and D.J. Miller and is evaluating veteran free agents to bolster its defensive backfield.
• Head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the injury as a tough blow and said the focus will be on Rakestraw’s rehabilitation and return.
• Rakestraw’s social media posts, including a hospital-bed GIF and messages of determination, underscore his commitment to overcoming recurring injuries.