🚨 BREAKING: Lions Re-Sign 6-Foot-2 Edge Rusher Months After Waiving Him — Move Comes in Wake of Terrion Arnold’s Serious Concussion.
Detroit’s front office moved with urgency Monday, inking a familiar face to the practice squad just hours after Terrion Arnold entered concussion protocol following a brutal hit in the fourth quarter. The Lions, already thin at multiple positions, wasted no time reinforcing depth ahead of a brutal late-season stretch.
The decision stunned no one inside Allen Park. General manager Brad Holmes had promised the return months earlier when the rookie was waived with an injury settlement. Now, with Arnold’s availability in serious doubt, Detroit honored that vow and brought the pass-rusher back into the fold.
Ahmed Hassanein, the 6-foot-2 edge defender drafted in the sixth round, finally rejoined the Lions after rehabbing a preseason setback. Holmes had been adamant: “He’s going to be a Detroit Lion again.” The GM’s words rang prophetic as Hassanein signed his practice-squad deal Tuesday morning.
Hassanein’s raw athleticism and relentless motor made him a coaching favorite at Boise State. Pro Football Focus praised his run-stopping tenacity, projecting him as a rotational piece with upside. Detroit sees him as insurance—and potentially more—if Arnold’s absence forces schematic shifts.
Inside the locker room, Arnold addressed teammates before heading to the medical tent. “I’m not thinking about what I missed,” he said, voice steady. “I’m back to help this team win and to make sure that when Terrion Arnold returns, he’s proud of what we’ve done. Detroit isn’t just where I play—it’s family.”
Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard welcomed the reinforcement, noting Hassanein’s fit in an aggressive front still reeling from Aidan Hutchinson’s absence. “Depth isn’t a luxury right now,” Sheppard told reporters. “It’s survival. This kid fights at the point of attack—exactly what we need.”
Hassanein practiced Wednesday, running scout-team looks against Detroit’s first-team offense. Coaches raved about his burst off the edge, a trait that could spell relief for overworked veterans. One assistant whispered, “Kid’s hungry. Hunger beats talent when talent gets hurt.”
With Arnold likely headed to injured reserve, the Lions’ margin for error shrinks. Hassanein’s return isn’t a splashy headline, but in a season defined by grit, it’s a quiet declaration: Detroit refuses to fold, no matter who’s in street clothes.
