As the 2025-26 NFL season approaches, the Lions are seen as a top contender. However, they’re also entering a period of transition, with both their offensive and defensive coordinators departing, leaving Campbell to guide the team under a restructured staff.

One of the newest additions to the roster, sixth-round draft pick Ahmed Hassanein, has already made a name for himself—not just for his performance, but for the passion he showed upon being drafted. The Egyptian-American lineman, taken at No. 196 overall, made headlines when he told Coach Campbell during his draft call: “I will die on that field for you.” That kind of commitment instantly resonated with fans and coaches alike.

Injury Scare Brings Reassuring News

Unfortunately, Hassanein went down with an injury during the second week of the preseason, during the Lions’ matchup in Week 2. However, there’s now some promising news. According to a report by Justin Rogers of Detroit Football, Hassanein recently provided an encouraging update regarding his status.

After undergoing an MRI, Hassanein confirmed that surgery won’t be necessary—a significant relief for both the player and the team. While it’s still unclear exactly how long he’ll be sidelined, avoiding surgery increases the odds of him being back in action sometime during the regular season