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Doesn't practice after return from IR Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact Rakestraw landed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury in late November and hasn't played since. He had his practice window opened last Thursday during the Lions' off week (the team had a first-round playoff bye), but he wasn't able to participate in Detroit's first official practice since he was designated to return. It's important to note, however, that Rakestraw is currently dealing with an illness, and that may have been more responsible than the hamstring issue for his absence from practice Tuesday.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Lions designated Rakestraw (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Rakestraw was placed on injured reserve in late November due to a hamstring injury. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and depending on how his hamstring responds to on-field work, Rakestraw could be activated off IR and play in the Lions' divisional-round game. The rookie second-round pick logged six tackles (four solo) across eight regular-season games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Lions placed Rakestraw (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Rakestraw suffered a hamstring injury during practice this week, which is serious enough to warrant a multi-week absence. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 16 against the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 22 the earliest he could return. With Rakestraw on IR and Terrion Arnold (groin) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Khalil Dorsey and Kindle Vildor are candidates to start at corner opposite Carlton Davis.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Won't play Sunday Rakestraw (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Rakestraw appears to have sustained a hamstring injury in practice this week, as he was a late addition to the Lions' injury report and logged a DNP on Friday. The issue is serious enough that he's already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup, paving the way for Kindle Vildor to see increased work as one of the Lions' top backup corners.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Rakestraw (hamstring) is active for Monday's contest against the Seahawks.

Impact Rakestraw will make his return to the field after missing the team's last two contests. The 22-year-old will be back in his role as a depth option at cornerback behind Carlton Davis and Terrion Arnold versus Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 3 Rakestraw (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Rakestraw wasn't able to practice all week due to a hamstring injury, and he'll have to wait until Week 4 against the Seahawks for his next chance to suit up. Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey will serve as the Lions' backups at corner behind starters Carlton Davis and Terrion Arnold (illness).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Rakestraw (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Rakestraw's absence from the active roster for Week 2 comes as a bit of a surprise, with the 2024 second-round selection expected to be an important depth piece of the Lions' retooled secondary this season. However, the Missouri product did play just three snaps on defense in their Week 1 win over the Rams and may need more development time to carve out a more consistent role.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Rakestraw (ankle) participated in Tuesday's practice session, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Rakestraw was forced to sit out of Lions' second preseason game against the Chiefs on Saturday due to an ankle injury he sustained in the week leading up to the contest. He appears to have healed from the injury, and the rookie second-round pick will participate in practices ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Rakestraw had to leave practice early Monday after sustaining an ankle injury, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Rakestraw secured two total tackles while playing 37 snaps with the defensive unit and 11 with special teams in Thursday's 14-3 loss to the Giants. It's unclear what the severity of the ankle injury he suffered Monday is, but more information on his status will likely be provided in the near future.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2024 • SI.COM

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