Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw exits practice with lower-leg injury
Detroit cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left Lions practice early to be evaluated for a lower-leg injury, the latest in a string of camp health concerns for the secondary.
Another Detroit Lions defensive back is dealing with an injury scare. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left practice early on Thursday to be evaluated for a lower-leg issue, adding to a secondary that has already absorbed its share of camp bumps.
The team has not specified the severity, but Rakestraw was among several players who exited early for evaluation.
Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman): The following players left practice early to be evaluated for a potential injury: CB Ennis Rakestraw (lower leg)
Rakestraw, a former second-round pick, is expected to contribute in the Lions' cornerback rotation. Detroit has invested heavily in its defensive backfield, and keeping that group healthy is a priority as the regular season nears. Pro Football Talk first surfaced the departure, and Lions beat reporter Tim Twentyman confirmed the lower-leg designation.