{"id":18566,"date":"2024-11-24T02:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T02:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18566"},"modified":"2024-11-24T02:01:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T02:01:30","slug":"lions-activate-emmanuel-moseley-place-ennis-rakestraw-on-ir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18566","title":{"rendered":"Lions Activate Emmanuel Moseley, Place Ennis Rakestraw On IR"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Lions\u2019 cornerback depth chart will look different for Week 12. Veteran Emmanuel Moseley<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, while second-round rookie\u00a0Ennis Rakestraw<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>was moved to IR. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Moseley\u2019s Lions debut in 2023 did not last long. An ACL tear \u2013 the second one he suffered in quick succession \u2013 shut him down for the remainder of that campaign. The 28-year-old nevertheless re-signed with Detroit this offseason, allowing him the chance to put together a healthy season. A torn pec suffered in August<\/a> prevented that from happening, though.<\/p>\n

That latest injury left Moseley on the sidelines for months, but two weeks ago he was designated for return<\/a>. That move allowed him to resume practicing and opened his 21-day activation window. The timing of today\u2019s move will allow the former UDFA to suit up as early as tomorrow\u2019s game against the Colts. Moseley could occupy a depth corner role upon return, and expectations will be tempered given his missed time in recent years. A healthy finish to the season would be welcomed by team and player and it would allow Moseley to boost his free agent stock for 2025.<\/p>\n

Rakestraw was the second consecutive corner selected by the Lions in April. The draft\u2019s hosts added Terrion Arnold<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on Day 1, and he has served as a full-time starter during his rookie season. Trade acquisition\u00a0Carlton Davis<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and free agent pickup\u00a0Amik Robertson<\/a><\/strong> have been regular presences in the secondary as well, limiting Rakestraw\u2019s workload. The 22-year-old has only handled 42 defensive snaps to date, and his absence (which will last at least four games) will be softened by Moseley\u2019s return to the fold.<\/p>\n

Detroit ranks fifth in the NFL in defensive scoring, but the team has plenty of room for improvement against the pass (233 passing yards allowed per game, 27th in the league). Getting Moseley back will provide secondary depth for the second half of the campaign; his activation leaves the Lions with five on the year<\/a>. One will be needed to bring\u00a0Alex Anzalone<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>back, but for now the linebacker added in the wake of his injury is set to make his Lions debut.<\/p>\n

David Long<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>has been elevated from the practice squad. Long joined Detroit\u2019s taxi squad<\/a> earlier this week, paving the way for the team to use him as a gameday elevation up to three times. The 28-year-old went unclaimed after being let go by the Dolphins, but the Anzalone injury gave him a path to playing time with the Lions. It will be interesting to see how large of a workload Long handles over the coming weeks on his new team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n