{
  "id": 835669,
  "title": "Lions share encouraging injury update on CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/lions-share-encouraging-injury-update-on-cb-ennis-rakestraw-jr",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T04:05:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-share-encouraging-injury-cb-040528341.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Lions provided a positive injury update regarding cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. after their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rakestraw, who entered the game in the second quarter after a tackle on Bengals running back Tahj Brooks, did not return to play. The team's head coach, Dan Campbell, indicated that Rakestraw's injury was not severe, stating it was an upper body contusion. According to Richard Silva of The Detroit News, Rakestraw was not wearing a brace or sling on his arm, suggesting the injury was not structurally serious. X-rays confirmed that Rakestraw's condition was fully stable. Rakestraw expressed confidence in his recovery, assuring reporters that he would return to the team's lineup. This is not the first time Rakestraw has faced injury issues; he dealt with a hamstring injury during his rookie year and missed the entire previous season due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. Despite these setbacks and his limited playing time with just 46 defensive snaps in his career so far, Rakestraw possesses significant potential as a cornerback. The Lions are optimistic about the development of new talent in their secondary, with Rakestraw representing a promising asset in that regard.",
  "summary": "Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions shared good news on CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s injury after its preseason game at the Cincinnati Bengals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Suffers Injury During Lions Preseason Loss to Bengals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/ennis-rakestraw-jr-suffers-injury-during-lions-preseason-loss-to",
        "published": "2026-08-14T02:32:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}