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Lions CB Rakestraw's ankle injury not serious

Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left practice Thursday with a non-contact ankle injury, but team sources confirm the issue is not considered serious.

Team radio announcer Dan Miller reports that Rakestraw's injury is minor enough that his status for Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders is still to be determined. This is particularly encouraging news for the 2024 second-round pick who has only played in eight games over the last two seasons due to injuries.

Once cleared to return, Rakestraw will compete for playing time in a cornerback group that includes Rock Ya-Sin, D.J. Reed, Roger McCreary, Khalil Dorsey, and fifth-round pick Keith Abney. xsportfeed.life