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 missed most of his rookie season with injury—was only up for speculation.
During Thursday’s slew of press conferences for Lions defensive coaches, we got significant clarity on both issues.
Starting with Rakestraw, defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend made it crystal clear that they are focusing the 2024 second-round pick on playing on the outside.