Lions' Ennis Rakestraw Jr. aims for healthy 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. enters his third season with the Detroit Lions focused on maintaining his health after missing significant time due to injuries in previous seasons. After shoulder surgery sidelined him for the entire 2025 season and hamstring strains affected his performance in 2024, Rakestraw is determined to adopt a 'short-term' mindset this year. He seeks to improve mentally and physically to secure a role at cornerback, especially following the release of Terrion Arnold. Training camp has shown Rakestraw making impactful plays as he works to establish himself in the starting lineup.
- •Rakestraw missed the 2025 season after shoulder surgery.
- •He is focused on a short-term mindset for 2026.
- •Defensive coordinator believes Rakestraw is improving mentally.
- •Rakestraw has been healthy and effective in training camp.
- •His performance could determine his starting position at cornerback.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Ennis Rakestraw Jr. focused on 'short-term' as he enters 2026
"As he enters a pivotal third NFL season, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is focused on the "short-term" and on staying healthy.
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