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Detroit Lions OTAs medical, injury recap
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The Lions completed their three weeks of OTAs. There were a lot of injury news and updates during that time, so here's a quick recap.
Kerby Joseph, S - left knee
Pre-OTAs expectations: Minimal to no strenuous activity (jumping, cutting, sprinting) for Joseph during OTAs so as to preserve his knee for real games.
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OTAs results: No activity for Joseph. Not good news, but tracks with expectations.
Brian Branch, S - Achilles
Pre-OTAs expectations: No football activities for Branch, but hopefully we see him doing rehab work on the side.
OTAs results: No activity at all for Branch, which is a slight disappointment. He was seen on the practice field but not doing anything.
Sam LaPorta, TE - herniated disc
Pre-OTAs expectations: There is a pretty good chance LaPorta is available to do everything at OTA's, although he may be limited as a precaution. If he is not doing anything at OTA, then the concern level will rise.
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OTAs results:Jog-throughs only for LaPorta. While a slight disappointment, it keeps him on track to be ready for the season.
Malcolm Rodriguez, LB - ACL
Pre-OTAs expectations: Full activity for Rodriguez.
OTAs results: Full participation for Rodriguez - a good sign for a bounceback year from 2024 ACL.
Dan Jackson, S - leg
Pre-OTAs expectations: Jackson should be able to participate fully.
OTAs results: Full participation for Jackson. No signs of concern after missing last season with an unspecified "leg" injury.
Ennis Rakestraw, CB - shoulder
Pre-OTAs expectations: Rakestraw should participate fully.
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OTAs results: Full participation for Rakestraw. So far, it's been a healthy offseason after shoulder surgery last August.
New Major Injuries at OTAs
Fortunately, there was only a single major injury to come out of OTAs:
June 2, 2026: Kendrick Law's ACL
For more OTAs recap including player participation analysis, Dan Campbell's injury updates, and the rookie tracker, see Detroit Lions Post-OTAs medical recap 2026 .
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