Lions CB Exits Practice With Non-Contact Injury

News ArticlePublishedAug 20, 2026 at 08:09 PM EDTThe Detroit Lions are holding their breath after watching a key piece to their secondary go down with an injury during the team's latest practice.According to Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, third-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left practice on Thursday after suffering a non-contact, lower leg injury. He did add that Rakestraw was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, though.Rakestraw, 24, was selected with the No. 61 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Lions. However, the start to his NFL career has been battered with injuries.As a rookie, he played in just eight games due to hamstring and core muscle injuries, recording six total tackles, and then last season, he suffered a season-ending