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How NFL Granting Ahmed Hassanein Exempt Status Aids Lions' Roster
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How NFL Granting Ahmed Hassanein Exempt Status Aids Lions' Roster

Detroit Lions On SI·Vito Chirco·26 days ago
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The Detroit Lions will have an interesting decision to make regarding the roster status of second-year pro Ahmed Hassanein during training camp this summer. Hassanein, the No. 196 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft , became the first player of Egyptian descent to be selected by an NFL franchise.  Hassanein grew up in Egypt after being born in the United States, and didn’t start playing organized football until 2019. The Boise State product suffered a pectoral injury during camp a year ago, and proceeded to be waived by the Lions with an injury settlement prior to the final round of roster cuts. He was later re-signed to the organization's practice squad, which was followed by Hassanein signing a reserve/future contract with Detroit in January.  Yet, he failed to play a single snap with Dan Campbell's squad in 2025, and now could be on the outside looking in after Detroit upgraded its EDGE room this offseason via the acquisitions of veteran D.J. Wonnum and rookie Derrick Moore.…

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