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Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw posted a blunt message on social media telling fans he is fully healthy after missing the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery.
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. decided to clear the air this weekend. After months of fans wondering how he’s feeling, Rakestraw jumped on social media with a short but direct message.
“Fully healthy quit asking been healthy since December. ” Short. Direct.
Message received. Injuries Have Followed Rakestraw Early in His Career It’s easy to see why fans keep asking. Rakestraw has dealt with injuries going all the way back to his rookie year after the Detroit Lions selected him in the second round.
During his rookie season, a hamstring injury forced him to miss several games before eventually landing on injured reserve. Then last year, things got even tougher. During training camp, Rakestraw suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery and wiped out his entire 2025 season.