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.

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.

The Detroit Lions already had a shaky situation along the edge, but that situation has now gotten worse after Dan Campbell's injury update for rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein.