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Rookie Edge Rusher Hassanein Sidelined by Pectoral Injury

Detroit’s pass rush depth faces renewed scrutiny over possible veteran reinforcements.

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Overview

  • Head coach Dan Campbell said Hassanein will be out “a while” with a pectoral injury and may miss the entire 2025 season.
  • The rookie sixth-round pick exits training camp early, further weakening the Lions’ depth behind starter Marcus Davenport and injured backup Josh Paschal.
  • General manager Brad Holmes is exploring additions to stabilize the edge unit, including a potential return of veteran Za’Darius Smith.
  • Campbell emphasized that losing critical training-camp reps is especially detrimental to a young player’s foundational development.
  • Detroit will assess its pass-rush roster during joint practice with Houston on Thursday and a preseason finale on Saturday while monitoring other defensive injuries.