Dan Campbell Reveals Bigger Role for Lions Former 2nd-Round Pick

More chances on the way for pair of Lions defenders who answered the call

ALLEN PARK -- Ennis Rakestraw has been waiting for this kind of opportunity pretty much since the Detroit Lions drafted him in 2024.

Dan Campbell Reveals Bigger Role for Lions Former 2nd-Round Pick

The Detroit Lions gave third-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw his first real look in the 2026 season, and he performed well. Head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged Rakestraw’s play in the Lions’ Week 3 win over the New York Jets. Campbell said that Rakestraw showed up, and that his performance will garner more opportunities in the future. […]

2 Lions defenders who earned more playing time, per Dan Campbell

The Detroit Lions made a handful of personnel changes for their Week 3 game against the New York Jets, and a pair of them earned more playing time moving forward after putting up strong performances. Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media on Monday morning following his re-watch of the team’s 31-24 victory over […]

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Makes Powerful Admission After Breakout Performance vs. Jets

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. made a revealing admission about his NFL future after stepping up for the Detroit Lions against Garrett Wilson and the Jets.