The Lions waived rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement this week.

Hassanein injured a pectoral muscle in an Aug. 16 preseason game against the Dolphins, prompting a question about Hassanein’s availability for this season. Lions General Manager Brad Holmes not only expects Hassanein to play but to play for the Lions this season.

“Bottom line: He’s going to be a Detroit Lion ,” Holmes said, via Jeremy Reisman of prideofdetroit.com. “He’s going to be back on the football field playing this year.”

Hassanein cleared waivers, making him a free agent. Holmes, though, indicates the sides have a handshake deal for Hassanein to return to Detroit.

Hassanein cannot re-sign with the Lions until the length of the agreed upon injury settlement is completed plus an additiona

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