Ennis Rakestraw avoids non-participation lists to start training camp

The Lions rookies reported for training camp duty on Saturday. And while media access to training camp doesn’t begin until the first full practice on Wednesday, the absence of any news from Detroit on Saturday is good news.

That’s because teams are required to release if any players are placed on the NFI or PUP lists when they report and get their initial physicals. As of Sunday morning, there are still no indications that any of the rookies will be placed on the lists, which would prevent them from participating in anything on the field.

For second-round cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, no news is very good news. Rakestraw had offseason core muscle surgery , also known as sports hernia surgery. The CB from Missouri was limited in reps during OTAs and spring camps.

A clean bill of health means Rakestraw will be free to compete for reps and his place in the radically overhauled Lions cornerback room .

Update: On Sunday afternoon, the Lions placed fourth-round rookie OL Giovanni Manu on the NFI list.

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