Detroit Lions rookie Derrick Moore receives injury update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Detroit Lions announced an injury update on rookie edge rusher Derrick Moore on August 27, 2026. Moore, who showed promise in the preseason, is expected to be sidelined for a while due to injury but could return next week. He missed practice on Thursday, exacerbating concerns over his availability. His counterpart, Ahmed Hassanein, is also making strides after a solid performance in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- •Derrick Moore suffered an injury and missed practice on August 27, 2026.
- •Head coach Dan Campbell expects Moore could return as early as next week.
- •Moore had shown promise with a strip-sack in the preseason.
- •Ahmed Hassanein practiced on August 27 despite previous expectations he would miss.
- •Hassanein had notable performances, including two sacks against the Bengals.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions provide injury update on rookie EDGE Derrick Moore
"The Detroit Lions provided a Thursday injury update on rookie edge rusher Derrick Moore.
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