Egyptian-born Ahmed Hassanein was the No. 91 who recorded 12.5 sacks in the 2023 season and 9.5 more last year, when he helped the Broncos’ defense lead the nation in sacks, with 55. It led to his selection by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft.

Rookie EDGE rusher Ahmed Hassanein left the game early in the third quarter with an apparent arm injury. Hassanein, who had been showing promise throughout training camp and preseason action, was forced to exit directly to the locker room after trainers evaluated him on the field for several minutes.

The injury to the rookie defensive end took place in the second half of the Detroit Lions’ preseason game on Saturday.

The Detroit Lions may have suffered another injury blow at a key position on Saturday as rookie DE Ahmed Hassanein left the field with an apparent elbow injury.