Julian Okwara - Page 2 - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

HIGHLIGHT: Julian Okwara zooms off edge for huge sack Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara zooms off edge for huge sack.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Which Lions players could benefit from a strong training camp? 10 to watch The pressure is on at Allen Park for Jameson Williams, Craig Reynolds, Julian Okwara and others for vastly different reasons.

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Romeo Okwara, Julian Okwara 'looking forward to' Charlotte homecoming on Christmas Eve Detroit Lions closing in on playoff berth: 'We can’t let this slip through our fingers'

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lands on IR The Lions placed Okwara (elbow) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Okwara was forced out with an elbow injury during Detroit's loss to the Bills on Thanksgiving Day, and he was already ruled out for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville. The 24-year-old defensive end will now be forced to sit out until at least Week 17 against Chicago, though it's possible he could remain sidelined for the rest of the regular season. In his absence, Josh Paschal and John Cominsky will likely take on bigger roles behind Aidan Hutchinson and Romeo Okwara, who was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with elbow injury Okwara (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okwara exited the Lions' Week 12 matchup against the Bills with the injury. He failed to practice in any capacity and is in line to miss his second contest of the season. In 10 games on the campaign, Okwara has recorded 17 total tackles with two sacks.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Okwara has exited Thursday's game against the Bills with an elbow injury.

Impact Okwara suffered the injury as he fell to the turf chasing after Josh Allen. While the third-year pro is out, James Houston and Austin Bryant will likely continue to see an uptick in opportunities.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates fully in practice Okwara was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Okwara had been dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined versus Philadelphia, but he now appears to have fully recovered. The third-year linebacker out of Notre Dame should be available to provide some depth on the edge behind Aidan Hutchinson and Charles Harris in Week 2 versus Washington.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Okwara Returns to Lions Practice Here is your update on who was a participant at Lions practice on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Julian Okwara Returns to Lions Practice Here is your update on who was a participant at Lions practice on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Julian Okwara returns to practice; Detroit Lions add backup K to practice squad T.J. Hockenson, Amani Oruwariye and Levi Onwuzurike sat out the Detroit Lions' final practice Thursday before Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Lions key pass rusher Julian Okwara might return Week 1 vs. Philadelphia Eagles Julian Okwara finished second on the Detroit Lions with five sacks last season and is expected to start at strong side linebacker when healt...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions Levi Onwuzurike and Julian Okwara miss practice again, should be ready for Week 1 Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike and Julian Okwara continue to miss practice with injuries but should be ready for Week 1

AUGUST 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lions' Levi Onwuzurike, Julian Okwara miss practice, expected to be ready for regular season Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike missed two weeks of training camp as a rookie with a back injury but played in all 16 games last fall

AUGUST 9, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Projects as starting linebacker Okwara projects as the starting strong-side linebacker in Detroit's base defense, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Okwara saw a jump in playing time last year after seeing less than 100 snaps as a rookie in 2020. It seems that he's now set to make another large jump after recording five sacks over 342 defensive snaps in 2021. However, it remains to be seen what proportion of his snaps will afford him pass-rush opportunities in the Lions' new 4-3 defense.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Okwara: 'Last Year Definitely Wasn't Up to Par' Third-year pro Julian Okwara is ready to take on the role of a hybrid linebacker in the Detroit Lions’ defense.

JUNE 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Lions notes: Assistants share thoughts on Julian Okwara, Trinity Benson, Tracy Walker There’s a high probability the Lions add an edge rusher or two this offseason, but lofty expectations are one who will be back in 2022.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Full participant Wednesday Okwara (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Okwara has missed three straight games due to the ankle injury, but after a full practice to start the week, it appears he will return for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks. Before his absence, the 2020 third-round pick had played at least 27 snaps and recorded multiple tackles in seven straight games. Okwara will likely have a similar workload against Seattle.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Okwara (ankle) is inactive for Sunday against the Falcons.

Impact Okwara will miss a third straight game for the Lions, after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. In his absence, Jessie Lemonier will likely continue to see extra opportunity.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Okwara (ankle) is listed as questionable to play against Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact The linebacker has missed each of the Lions' past two contests with the ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited practice session Thursday and Friday. If Okwara is unable to suit up against the Falcons, Jessie Lemonier would be in line to again see increased snaps.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions to face Cardinals without RB D'Andre Swift, LB Julian Okwara The Lions will be missing their top receiver and rusher against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Out again Week 15 Okwara (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Okwara will be sidelined for the second straight game due to the ankle injury. Jessie Lemonier should continue to see increased reps in his absence for Detroit.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Okwara (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okwara has seen his role steadily rise throughout the season, but now he'll have to watch from the sidelines Sunday. With Trey Flowers (knee) hitting IR this week and Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) also out Sunday, the Lions' linebacker unit is getting thin. Jessie Lemonier should likely see a healthy boost in snaps in place of Okwara.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Harris gets to Cousins for strip-sack, Okwara recovers Detroit Lions outside linebacker Charles Harris sneaks up on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for key strip-sack. Outside lineback...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Defensive line has No. 6 Notre Dame sitting in first class

No. 6 Notre Dame has been able to count on its defensive line all season

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Solid preseason outing Okwara logged two tackles and one quarterback hit during Saturday's preseason loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact After missing practice early on in training camp, Okwara topped his rookie year stat line during his preseason debut against the Bills. While handling another significant amount of reps against the Steelers, Okwara again displayed an ability to rush the passer. While the Notre Dame product is cemented under Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara in the outside linebacker rotation, Julian Okwara seems ready to be a key contributor for the Detroit defense this year.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

JULIAN OKWARA NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Defensive line has No. 6 Notre Dame sitting in first class