The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that cornerback Ennis Rakestraw has been placed on injured reserve. While the Lions have an option to cut him with an injury settlement and re-sign him later in the year, reports from various sources suggest Rakestraw’s shoulder injury—which required surgery—is significant enough to end his 2025 season.

It’s an incredibly tough break for Rakestraw, who was limited to just eight games in his rookie season due to various injuries. Now, his second season is gone before it has even started.

Rakestraw posted an emotional video to TikTok on Thursday after sharing a pre-surgery photo on social media, as well.

Words can’t describe the way I feel 😔💔 #fyp #football #relatable #godsplan #ennisrakestrawjr

“Words can’t describe the way I feel,” Rakestraw’s

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