Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has spent far too much of his NFL career answering questions about injuries.
The Detroit Lions cornerback had to do it again after leaving the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals with an arm injury. This time, the news was favorable. Testing revealed a contusion rather than structural damage, allowing Rakestraw to return for Detroit's next practice.
"It feels good to be back," Rakestraw said. "It was just a contusion, so I'm good. I'm out here at the next practice putting hands on people. It's just part of the game. I just have to stay healthy."
That final sentence carries extra weight for a player whose first two NFL seasons were largely defined by the time he could not spend on the field.
Rakestraw suffered the injury while attempting a low tackle against Cincinnati. Teammate Devin White arrived to help finish the play, and the resulting collision sent Rakestraw out of the game.
#next #good
The Detroit Lions cornerback had to do it again after leaving the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals with an arm injury. This time, the news was favorable. Testing revealed a contusion rather than structural damage, allowing Rakestraw to return for Detroit's next practice.
"It feels good to be back," Rakestraw said. "It was just a contusion, so I'm good. I'm out here at the next practice putting hands on people. It's just part of the game. I just have to stay healthy."
That final sentence carries extra weight for a player whose first two NFL seasons were largely defined by the time he could not spend on the field.
Rakestraw suffered the injury while attempting a low tackle against Cincinnati. Teammate Devin White arrived to help finish the play, and the resulting collision sent Rakestraw out of the game.
#next #good
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