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Lions risers and fallers: Julian Okwara, Derrick Barnes up; Jahlani Tavai down A look at who stood out, for good and bad reasons, in the Lions' preseason loss to the Bills on Friday night.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions training camp observations: Julian Okwara, Amon-Ra St. Brown making some noise The second-year edge rusher flashed his potential Friday while the rookie receiver continued his impressive battles with Jeff Okudah.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sidelined Wednesday Okwara exited Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Okwara reportedly spent several minutes stretching his side before ultimately finishing practice on the sidelines without pads on. It's not clear if his availability for next week's preseason opener is in danger.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions activate third-round rookie Julian Okwara from injured reserve Meet the Detroit Lions GM candidate: Pros and cons of Thomas Dimitroff (subscription required)

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Activated off IR Okwara was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Okwara has not taken the field since Week 6, as he has been nursing an undisclosed injury. Primarily a reserve and special teams contributor, do not expect the defensive end to see a ton of action Sunday against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return The Lions designated Okwara (undisclosed) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Detroit will now have 21 days to evaluate Okwara at practice without his counting against the active roster. The rookie third-round pick played a depth role in four appearances earlier this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions put Julian Okwara on IR, sign CB Chris Jones ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions put rookie defensive end Julian Okwara on injured reserve Wednesday and signed free agent cornerb...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Lions put Julian Okwara on IR, sign CB Chris Jones

The Detroit Lions put rookie defensive end Julian Okwara on injured reserve and signed free agent cornerback Chris Jones

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

NOTEBOOK: Lions place Julian Okwara on IR; Austin Bryant (PUP) returns to practice Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including roster transactions, preparing for the Falcons and more.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Placed on IR Okwara (undisclosed) was placed on IR on Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The nature of Okwara's injury remains unclear, but he won't be eligible to suit up again until Nov. 15 against Washington at the earliest.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions place Julian Okwara on injured reserve; Austin Bryant returns to practice The third pick of the third round, Okwara played 30 snaps and did not have a tackle in the Lions' first five games

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Lions defensive end Julian Okwara on IR, out at least three games The Lions placed defensive end Julian Okwara on injured reserve Wednesday,

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Won't play versus Packers Okwara (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

Impact The rookie third-rounder suited up in Week 1 against the Bears, logging 18 total snaps but failing to record a tackle. He's a healthy scratch Sunday, and he'll look to get back into the lineup in Week 3 against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions’ Julian Okwara isn’t living rent-free with older brother Romeo. But he’s not far away. Lions’ Julian Okwara isn’t living rent-free with older brother Romeo. But he’s not far away.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions sign third-round pick Julian Okwara to 4-year deal The Lions have officially inked their 2020 third-round pick.

JUNE 9, 2020 • PRIDEOFDETROIT.COM

Lions sign their third-round pick, DE Julian Okwara According to Pro Football Focus, Julian Okwara posted a 23 percent pass-rush win rate in each of his last two collegiate seasons, one of th...

JUNE 9, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

5 things to know about Julian Okwara Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to know about third-round draft pick Julian Okwara.

MAY 10, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM