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Lions deal with another injury during preseason opener against Bengals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Lions deal with another injury during preseason opener against Bengals

Summary

The Detroit Lions are facing significant injury challenges in their first preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 14, 2026. Defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. sustained an injury during the opening half after making a tackle, appearing to favor his arm as he exited the field. The Lions are already without Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who are on the PUP list. Rakestraw missed the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury and now risks further complications. Head coach Dan Campbell previously emphasized the need for Rakestraw to show consistent performance in training camp.

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Status Watch

•Lions play Bengals in preseason opener on August 14, 2026.
•Ennis Rakestraw Jr. injured while tackling during the game.
•Rakestraw missed the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury.
•Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on the PUP list.
•Coach Dan Campbell has urged Rakestraw for consistent performance.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Shorthanded Lions Suffer Another Injury Blow In Preseason Opener

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions are taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in their first preseason game in preparation for the 2026 NFL season, and already, they’ve had to deal with a myriad of injuries that have taken place on the practice field.That, in addition to Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph starting Training Camp on the PUP list, […] The post Shorthanded Lions Suffer Another Injury Blow In Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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