Detroit Lions May Offseason Workout Medical Update: Ennis Rakestraw

The Lions had their 2026 offseason team workouts in late-April and early-May. It was our first chance to see some returning Lions who may have had injuries last season. Who was seen working out and who was not and what does it tell us?

I recapped the notable player injury news and outlook in my Detroit Lions May 2026 Offseason Injury Updates. Here is the excerpt on Ennis Rakestraw: (Age at start of 2026 season. ) Ennis Rakestraw, CB (24) August 2025 - Shoulder surgery March 2026 - Posted on Instagram… May 2026 - Offseason workouts on his shoulders… Ennis Rakestraw getting his shoulders ready at Lions offseason workouts after shoulder surgery August 2025.

Still just 24yo for upcoming season which is younger than a lot of incoming rookies. pic via https://t. co/luMEmS80Md pic.

twitter. com/0fMAWlGe6W — Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) May 6, 2026 2026 OUTLOOK : Rakestraw will be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season (source: him). Coming off two seasons ravaged by injuries, the hope is he can break that trend and reach his 2nd-round potential.