Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (61) walks off the field after being injured during the second half against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein’s status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday’s preseason loss.

Coach Dan Campbell said that Hassanein, the first Egyptian drafted into the NFL, will be down for “a while.”

Hassanein was selected in the sixth round to help shore up the edge rusher position.

When asked whether Hassanein will return this season, Campbell said, “Good question, I don’t have that answer yet.”

Campbell said it’s difficult for a rookie to lose time in training camp.

“You hate it for those guys, first becaus

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