The Lions will find out who they play in the divisional round this weekend and they'll have a defensive player back on the field when they begin their on-field preparation for that game next week.
Rakestraw suffered a hamstring injury in November and hasn't played since Week 11. The rookie second-rounder has appeared in eight games this season but has only played on 46 defensive snaps while earning a PFF coverage grade of 41.0. There's a chance he could see more snaps in the postseason, however, as the Lions are dealing with multiple injuries on defense.
The Lions will find out who they play in the divisional round this weekend and they'll have a defensive player back on the field when they begin their on-field preparation for that game next week.
Today’s minor moves: Detroit Lions Designated for return: CB Ennis Rakestraw Los Angeles Chargers Waived: OL Jordan McFadden Minnesota Vikings Designated for return: DL Taki Taimani Pittsburgh Steelers Waived: WR Scotty Miller