Lions cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and Rock Ya-Sin miss OTAs due to illness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed that cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and Rock Ya-Sin will not participate in Thursday's OTAs due to an illness affecting players at the facility. Campbell emphasized the importance of having players on the field during offseason practices, especially for Rakestraw, who is looking to establish himself after injury challenges in his first two seasons. Both players are expected to return to practice soon.
- •Rakestraw and Ya-Sin miss OTAs due to an illness.
- •The illness is circulating through the Lions facility.
- •Rakestraw's performance is key after a history of injuries.
- •Lions coaches want maximum player participation in OTAs.
- •Both cornerbacks are expected to return shortly.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Explains Why 2 Players Will Miss Thursday’s OTAs
"Lions coach Dan Campbell says Ennis Rakestraw and Rock Ya-Sin missed Thursday's OTA practice due to an illness circulating through the facility.
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