However, later that evening, Hassanein himself went to Instagram with a more optimistic update. In a reel with a lengthy caption, Hassanein revealed that his injury will not require surgery.

Lions rookie defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (pectoral) is going to miss extended time, and Dan Campbell said he's not sure if he'll return this season. Brad Galli has more

Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein’s status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday’s preseason loss.