Overview
- The Boise State product returned this week after his pectoral injury healed and his injury-settlement waiting period expired.
- Detroit waived him with an injury settlement late in the preseason rather than placing him on injured reserve, a move that allowed other teams to sign him.
- Hassanein said his agent fielded interest from all 31 other clubs for practice-squad spots, but he chose to return to the Lions out of loyalty.
- He was medically cleared in Week 7 and rejoined practices Wednesday after completing the additional three-week window required to re-sign with the same team.
- As an International Player Pathway player he does not count against practice-squad limits, giving Detroit a developmental edge rusher with notable college production.