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Lions Secondary Loses Rakestraw Jr. to Long-Term Injury and Jackson to Injured Reserve

Campbell cautioned that the 2024 second-round pick’s shoulder injury could keep him sidelined indefinitely with the team’s secondary depth stretched thin

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Jul 28, 2025; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) signs autographs for fans after training camp at Meijer Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Ennis Rakestraw Jr. #15 of the Detroit Lions defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Overview

  • Ennis Rakestraw Jr. exited Sunday’s practice after a one-on-one drill and is undergoing further medical evaluations for a left shoulder injury
  • Head coach Dan Campbell warned there is no firm timeline for Rakestraw’s return, saying the injury will keep him out “for a while”
  • Rookie safety Dan Jackson was placed on season-ending injured reserve Monday after suffering a leg injury at practice
  • Rakestraw’s setback adds to a string of past injuries, including multiple hamstring strains and a chest contusion that limited his rookie season
  • Remaining cornerbacks and safeties now face increased competition for depth roles in Detroit’s secondary