LEVI ONWUZURIKE NEWS

Returns to practice in limited fashion Onwuzurike (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact This is a step in the right direction for Onwuzurike, who didn't practice at all last week and didn't play against Green Bay on Thursday due to a hamstring issue. His participation level in practice the rest of this week should help clarify whether he'll be able to return to the field Sunday versus Buffalo. Myles Adams logged 40 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in his first game with the team last week since both Onwuzurike and DJ Reader (shoulder) were unable to play.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 14 Onwuzurike (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The 26-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears and was unable to practice throughout the week. With both Owunzurike and DJ Reader (shoulder) ruled out for Thursday night's divisional matchup, Myles Adams and Brodric Martin will likely see increased snaps with Detroit's first-team defense.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

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DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still nursing hamstring injury Onwuzurike (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The fourth-year defensive lineman from Washington was unable to return to the Lions' Week 13 win over the Bears after sustaining a hamstring injury, so Monday's estimated DNP comes as no surprise. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Tuesday or Wednesday in order to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Packers.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

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NOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't reenter Thursday's game Onwuzurike won't return to Thursday's contest against the Bears.

Impact Onwuzurike remained down on the field late in the first half but was able to walk to the sideline and eventually the locker room. The Lions ruled him out shortly after halftime. With no tackles on his ledger Thursday, he's now been blanked in the box score in three straight games.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Levi Onwuzurike has been 'a force to be reckoned with' in camp ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Levi Onwuzurike has not talked with the media so far in this training camp, but ...

AUGUST 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Lions avoid serious injuries after Brian Branch, Levi Onwuzurike exit with cramps The Lions escaped the season opener without a major injury, but the 21-20 victory over the Chiefs still offered a few scares.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions notes: Levi Onwuzurike details back surgery, road to recovery In a first-person feature written for the team's website, Levi Onwuzurike revealed he had a fusion surgery of two vertebrae in his lower bac...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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AUGUST 15, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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JUNE 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Detroit News It's been 17 months since Levi Onwuzurike last played in a football game — and he still lacks a clear timetable to return to action.

JUNE 9, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Dan Campbell: Levi Onwuzurike 'on schedule' for camp return from back surgery Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike, a second-round pick in 2021, missed all of last season with a back problem and underwent surgery in Octobe...

JUNE 2, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike out for year after back surgery

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is out for the season after having back surgery earlier this month

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for season after surgery Onwuzurike (back) will miss the remainder of the 2022 season after he underwent surgery on his back ahead of Week 6, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Detroit placed Onquzurike on its injured reserve list ahead of Week 1 with a back injury he sustained back at the beginning of training camp, and for which he ultimately needed surgery. Sans the 2021 second-rounder, the Lions will have to continue to rely on Charles Harris and Austin Bryant for reps at defensive end opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions looking for a fix for the team's defensive woes

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OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Campbell on Levi Onwuzurike: 'That Meter's Not Moving' It is unlikely the Detroit Lions will see defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike playing in the near future.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Campbell provides updates on Jameson Williams, Levi Onwuzurike & others Head Dan Campbell provided some roster and injury updates Thursday afternoon as the team continues to prepare for their last preseason game...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike's back improving 'at a snail's pace' The Detroit Lions are still holding out hope that second-year defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will be ready for their season-opener.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Nursing back injury Onwuzurike aggravated a back/hip injury during the first week of training camp, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Head coach Dan Campbell said that Onwuzurike has a "murky" timeline for a return to action. His potential absence would create an opening for Isaiah Buggs and Jashon Cornell to see extra snaps behind Alim McNeill and Michael Brockers.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE