Rock Ya-Sin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Rock Ya-Sin's success could make or break the Lions' secondary The Detroit Lions have spent this offseason looking for answers at cornerback opposite D.J. Reed, and Rock Ya-Sin looks like the best one.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses Terrion Arnold's situation with the team on the eve of camp

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he addressed the franchise’s decision to release cornerback Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp, calling it unfortunate

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Why Rock Ya-Sin Can Excel as Lions Starting Cornerback Ya-Sin expected to be thrown into action after release of Terrion Arnold.

JULY 6 • SI.COM

Lions Forced Into The Free Agent Cornerback Market After Releasing Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions seemed to be prepared to potentially play without Terrion Arnold, putting the cornerback on the field with backups during...

JULY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Lions Forced Into The Free Agent Cornerback Market After Releasing Terrion Arnold

Rock Ya-Sin sounds like Terrion Arnold's biggest threat headed into training camp Ya-Sin could be an excellent weapon in a healthier Lions defense.

JUNE 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Terrion Arnold may be in trouble after Rock Ya-Sin's solid minicamp Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is already feeling the heat. On Friday, Lions.com senior writer Tim Twentyman shared his list of fiv...

JUNE 19 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions fans will love Rock Ya-Sin's reason for returning in free agency Rock Ya-Sin's return to Detroit in free agency couldn't have come at a more perfect time for a depleted Lions secondary.

MARCH 18 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Rock Ya-Sin's sensible return to Lions' defensive backfield given high marks The Detroit Lions may have found one of the top steals of free agency in their own locker room.

MARCH 12 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Re-ups with Lions Ya-Sin is in line to sign a one-year, $4 million contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ya-Sin briefly tested the market but chose to return to the Lions instead of heading to his sixth team in six years. The 2019 second-round pick was a dependable corner for the Lions in 2025, handling 35.6 defensive snaps per game while recording 47 tackles and nine pass breakups through 17 games. The current terms of his contract likely mean he's headed for a similar role in 2026.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Must Prioritize Rock Ya-Sin's Return Amid CB Uncertainty The Detroit Lions' concerns at the cornerback position should incentivize GM Brad Holmes to bring back Rock Ya-Sin this offseason.

FEBRUARY 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Reliable option for Detroit in 2025 Ya-Sin recorded 47 total tackles (27 solo) and nine passes defensed over 17 games during the regular season.

Impact Ya-Sin was one of the few Lions defensive backs that was able to make it through the season unscathed, compiling a career-high nine passes defensed while playing all 17 regular-season contests for the first time in his seven NFL campaigns. The cornerback had combined to play just 311 defensive snaps over the two previous years with the Ravens and 49ers, but he was able to log 604 snaps on defensive in 2025. Ya-Sin is set to enter free agency in the offseason and whether it's Detroit or elsewhere, he proved he can still be a starting option for a team moving forward next season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Interim coach Mike Kafka has no regrets about aggressive fourth-down call in Giants' loss to Lions

Mike Kafka sees no point in second-guessing himself

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Bad penalty should not obscure what Rock Ya-Sin did against A.J. Brown Rock-Ya Sin was put into the spotlight against A.J. Brown Sunday night, and he proved to be up to the task.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Dubious call seals Eagles' win over Lions and shakes up the NFC playoff race

The Detroit Lions' fourth-down struggles may have led to their crucial loss at Philadelphia, but a questionable pass interference call sealed the Eagles' victory

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions' Campbell won't stop going for it on fourth down after 0-for-5 performance against Eagles

Dan Campbell knows his aggressive play calling hurt the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Lions' Rock Ya-Sin was called for 'terrible' pass interference on Eagles' A.J. Brown | Sporting News This decided the game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared of injury for Week 9 Ya-Sin (lower body) was not listed on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact Ya-Sin was forced to leave the Lions' Week 7 contest against the Buccaneerrs due to cramps, but the 2019 second-rounder has had extra time to recover thanks to the Week 8 bye. He started in the Lions' two games prior to the bye, though his playing time on defense will likely decrease as Terrion Arnold (shoulder) appears to be on track to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with cramps Ya-Sin is questionable to return to Monday's game against Tampa Bay due to cramps, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact Ya-Sin has come in and out of the game for much of the second half. He's made several postiive plays in coverage filling in for a beat-up Detroit secondary, but his night may be done early.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24

David Montgomery ran for a touchdown and threw for one on a trick play in his hometown and the Detroit Lions rolled to their fourth straight win, 37-24 over the reeling Cincinnati...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions dominate Browns despite injuries to cornerbacks

The Detroit Lions had a lot of things go right in Sunday’s 34-10 win against the Cleveland Browns

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Rock Ya-Sin earning role with Lions defense given solid preseason and camp The emergence of cornerback Rock Ya-Sin has come at the perfect time for the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Heads to Detroit Ya-Sin signed with the Lions on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The depth corner played in 13 games and on 54 defensive snaps for the 49ers last year, though he also saw action on 107 special-teams snaps, making three solo tackles in total. Ya-Sin has started one game over the past two seasons with the Ravens and 49ers. The 2019 second-round pick of the Colts started 38 across his first four seasons in the NFL, three with Indianapolis and one with Las Vegas.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rock Ya-Sin photos View photos of newly-signed Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin.

MARCH 20, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

49ers activate Dre Greenlaw, and Nick Bosa returns after missing 3 games with injuries

The San Francisco 49ers got two key defensive players back with linebacker Dre Greenlaw set to play his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season’s Super Bow...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Makes 53-man roster Ya-Sin made the 49ers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ya-Sin signed with the 49ers in April after playing in 14 regular-season games for the Ravens. Ya-Sin will provide valuable depth at corner behind starters Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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