Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein suffered a pec injury and is expected to miss time as a result. However, the Boise State product offered an encouraging update on his injury on Monday.

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.