Lions Notes: Coaches Have CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Focusing on Playing Outside, Not Nickel

Lions notes: Coaches have CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. focusing on playing outside, not nickel

ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions have a good problem in their secondary. Between safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, DJ Reed, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Amik Robertson, there’s no shortage of options in the defensive backfield. The issue? There are only five starting roles available. Related Articles Lions coaches: Aidan Hutchinson looks ‘really good’ as he works his way back from injury …

Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defensive coaches provided some very important news about the depth chart in the secondary. The Detroit Lions' secondary made some significant strides last year, but they are entering 2025 with a couple of significant questions. For one, Detroit doesn’t have clear, defined depth behind their two All-Pro-caliber safety. Additionally, the role of second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw—who miss…