Levi Onwuzurike - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to active roster Onwuzurike was signed to the active roster by the Lions ahead of Thursday night's contest against the Bills.

Impact Onwuzurike was signed to Detroit's practice squad Saturday after being let go by the team the day prior. The 28-year-old will now return to the active roster, and he may have the opportunity to start alongside Alim McNeill at defensive tackle versus Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with practice squad The Lions signed Onwuzurike to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Onwuzurike was released by the Lions on Friday. The defensive tackle has promptly reunited with the team, but he will not be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Saints. The 28-year-old will likely spend the foreseeable future with the practice unit, hoping to once again earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

What Lions' decision to cut Levi Onwuzurike before Week 1 means The Detroit Lions made more roster moves before the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 12 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Cut loose by Detroit The Lions released Onwuzurike on Friday.

Impact Onwuzurike made the Lions' initial 53-man roster following training camp, but he'll now enter free agency after being cut by the team that selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He last saw regular-season action in 2024, having missed all of last season due to a torn ACL, but Onwuzurike should garner interest from teams looking to solidify their depth on the defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Levi Onwuzurike 'Looks Great': Can He Contribute in DL Rotation? Levi Onwuzurike facing massive 2026 season after injuries derailed progress.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Involved at training camp Onwuzurike passed his conditioning test and is participating in the Lions' training camp activities, John Maakaron of SI.com reports.

Impact Onwuzurike missed the entire 2025 season with an ACL injury he suffered last July. The starting defensive tackle's return alongside a healthy Alim McNeill means the Lions' defensive interior just got significantly stronger for the 2026 season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Onwuzurike can quietly become an x-factor for Lions on defense this year The Detroit Lions have a huge return brewing with their versatile defensive lineman.

JULY 17 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions player has a golden chance to rewrite his summer outlook Detroit has to hope they get a huge bounce back from Levi Onwuzurike this season.

JULY 8 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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Lions Quietly Need to Draft Competition for Veteran DT Before Camp While most of the attention leading into the NFL draft is on the Detroit Lions' need for DEs, they could use more depth at DT, despite Levi...

APRIL 7 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Levi Onwuzurike Could Be Lions' Next Big DL Departure The Detroit Lions suffered a huge blow to their defensive line when Roy Lopez signed a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Arizona Cardina...

MARCH 15 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Defender's Exit Now Inevitable with Levi Onwuzurike's Return The Detroit Lions will be bringing back defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike for the 2026 season, per Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers....

FEBRUARY 3 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Doctor provides logical explanation for what may have happened with Levi Onwuzurike Levi Onwuzurike's season-ending ACL tear came out of nowhere, but now there's an informed medical opinion to back up some dot connecting.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

New Lions Arrival Hits Major Snag After 2nd Preseason Game The Detroit Lions are still being plagued by the injury bug heading into the 2025 season. Detroit has already lost key players such as Levi...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dan Campbell: Levi Onwuzurike injury 'crept up' on Lions after NFL free agency Levi Onwuzurike signed a one-year contract to stay with the Lions in free agency that included $2 million signing bonus and $1.5 million bas...

JULY 21, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Young Lion Suffers Another Injury in 1st Camp Practice The Detroit Lions were dealt a blow to begin training camp after learning defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will be out the entire 2025 seaso...

JULY 20, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions' next move after brutal Levi Onwuzurike injury is painfully obvious The Detroit Lions just suffered a major setback and now all eyes are on their next move to steady the defense.

JULY 20, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Ex-Husky Onwuzurike Will Miss Second NFL Season With Injury For the second time in his NFL career, former University of Washington defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss an entire season because o...

JULY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Lions anuncian que el liniero Levi Onwuzurike estará fuera toda la temporada por lesión El liniero defensivo de los Lions de Detroit, Levi Onwuzurike, quedará fuera toda la temporada tras someterse a una cirugía de rodilla, un r...

JULY 20, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Levi Onwuzurike Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery in Latest Blow to Lions' D-Line

The Lions were delivered a setback before training camp opened, as DL Levi Onwuzurike underwent season-ending knee surgery.

JULY 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Levi Onwuzurike Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery in Latest Blow to Lions' D-Line

Dan Campbell Announces Big Lions Injury News to Start Training Camp On Thursday afternoon, Detroit Lions fans learned that defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike would be starting training camp on the reserve/ Phys...

JULY 20, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Out for season with torn ACL Onwuzurike will miss the 2025 NFL campaign after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for Onwuzurike and the Lions, who were decimated by injuries on defense last year. Onwuzurike was a key part of Detroit's defensive line during the 2024 campaign, playing in 16 regular-season games and recording 16 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble while logging over 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps 11 times. Presumed starter at defensive tackle Alim McNeill is recovering from a torn ACL himself, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for Week 1 of the upcoming campaign.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions injury updates: Levi Onwuzurike out for season, Josh Pashcal till September Left tackle Taylor Decker is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and will miss the Lions' first preseason game.

JULY 20, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Levi Onwuzurike to Miss 2025 NFL Season Detroit Lions Dan Campbell says Levi Onwuzurike out for entire 2025 season after ACL surgery.

JULY 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike to miss 2025 season, Dan Campbell reveals | Sporting News Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has revealed that defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire 2025 season.

JULY 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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