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Lions Add Ahmed Hassanein After Two-Sack Preseason Showing

8/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Lions added pick Ahmed Hassanein after he recorded five pressures and two sacks in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Lions reported injuries to center Cade Mays (wrist), wide receiver Jameson Williams (shoulder) and cornerback Nick Whiteside (hamstring).
Coach Dan Campbell asked the NFL for sideline monitors to view live footage.
Detroit will host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on August 22, kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL’s 1999 reinstatement of instant replay—prompted by the 1998 Jets-Seahawks controversy—coaches received two challenges per game, with a third added in 2004 for successful attempts. Teams built dedicated review staff, and today Dan Campbell’s request for a sideline monitor echoes that original shift as the Lions prepare to face Washington.

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Story summary

The Detroit Lions added pick Ahmed Hassanein after he recorded five pressures and two sacks in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Lions reported injuries to center Cade Mays (wrist), wide receiver Jameson Williams (shoulder) and cornerback Nick Whiteside (hamstring).
Coach Dan Campbell asked the NFL for sideline monitors to view live footage.
Detroit will host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on August 22, kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.

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