Ennis Rakestraw injury update: Dan Campbell offers crushing news on Detroit Lions DB

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was injured during Saturday’s practice during Detroit’s training camp, according to multiple reports. Rakestraw injured his shoulder, and head coach Dan Campbell said that “it’s going to be a while,” before he’s back on the field, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“We’re getting it checked now and we’ll know more,” Campbell said. “In due time.”

Rakestraw was the Lions’ 2024 second-round draft pick from Missouri. During his rookie season in 2024, Rakestreaw appeared in eight games where he logged six tackles.

The Lions DB missed time last season while nursing a hamstring injury. He was eventually placed on the injured reserve list in November but appeared to be healthy heading into training camp.

Rakestraw was suited up against the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend during the Hall of Fame Game. He recorded one tackle during the 34-7 loss. Now, it appears he’ll be shut down for an extended period of time.

“You hate it for the kid. You hate it,” Campbell said. “It’s not his fault, just one of those tough deals.”

In a corresponding move, the Lions picked up CB Luq Barcoo. Barcoo last saw regular season action for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, logging 10 total tackles during three appearances. He was most recently signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

The Lions have 10 cornerbacks, including Rakestraw, listed on their current roster including Terrion Arnold in his second season from Alabama. They lost their second-most productive corner in Carlton Davis III, who is signed to the New England Patriots this season, but retain Amik Robertson who had arguably just as good of a season.

Specific details of Rakestraw’s injury has not been revealed as of this report. With the former Missouri star already having missed half of his rookie season with his hamstring injury, he’ll hope to get back on the field as soon as possible for year two with the Lions.

Detroit finished with a 15-2 record during the regular season and have a 27-7 record over the past two seasons. However, the Lions were one and done in the playoffs during the 2024-25 season after losing in the divisional round 45-31 against the Washington Commanders.

The Lions have their eyes set on the Lombardi Trophy this season once again. That effort begins during Week 1 when Detroit travels to Green Bay for its season opener against the Packers on Sept. 7. The game will air live on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET.