Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw has announced he will need surgery, raising concerns about his availability moving forward. This follows a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two games earlier in the season.

Rakestraw, a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has only played in two games so far, primarily contributing on special teams. The Lions are managing injuries to multiple players, including defensive end Marcus Davenport and linebacker Derrick Barnes.