Ennis Rakestraw Jr. injured during Lions preseason game vs. Bengals

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left Thursday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals with an apparent injury. The incident occurred during the second quarter after a tackle on Bengals running back Tahj Brooks. Rakestraw was seen favoring his left arm before being attended to by medical staff. Although he jogged off the field under his own power, he did not appear to be using his arm. Rakestraw's injury raises concerns as he missed the entire 2025 season due to a prior shoulder issue. Updates on his status are anticipated as the situation develops.

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