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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

Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

The Detroit Lions are optimistic that the needs they addressed in the offseason will make the second year under coach Dan Campbell much better than the first in 2021 when they won...

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Lions excited for Onwuzurike's potential in Year 2 Second-year defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike has worked hard to recover from injury, and DL coach Todd Wash is excited for his potential in...

MAY 4, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

On track for key role in 2022 Onwuzurike is expected to play a key role within Detroit's defense in 2022, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 2021 second-round pick had a disappointing rookie season after missing time in training camp with a back injury. However, head coach Dan Campbell said Onwuzurike has undergone a "body transformation" since then while spending part of his offseason working out in Detroit before team workouts even started. If Romeo Okwara (Achilles) is slow to bounce back from his injury this fall, Onwuzurike should have plenty of pass-rushing opportunities early on in 2022.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions notes: Levi Onwuzurike impressing with offseason commitment The Detroit Lions are scheduled to host their first round of OTAs later this month, but it will be like Levi Onwuzurike never left.

APRIL 8, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Free Press Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown shined this season, while Levi Onwuzurike and Derrick Barnes were disappointments

JANUARY 13, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions' Brad Holmes still high on Levi Onwuzurike, Derrick Barnes after rookie struggles Holmes remains high on Barnes and Onwuzurike, acknowledging he figured it might take a little longer for each to round into form.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Arrow pointing up on Detroit Lions' Levi Onwuzurike despite disappointing season The Detroit Lions Have the NFL's Most Promising Rebuild

JANUARY 6, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Levi Onwuzurike's rookie season with Lions marred by inconsistency Through 15 games, Levi Onwuzurike has tallied 34 tackles, but only two behind the line of scrimmage, with two hurries and zero quarterback h...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks ago

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions' second-rounder Levi Onwuzurike starting to find his groove Levi Onwuzurike has seen his snap count increase each of the first four games he's been active, culminating with 20 last Sunday against Minn...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Full practice Thursday Onwuzurike (hip) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact The rookie second-round pick was unavailable for the season opener due to the hip injury, but he'll start practice for Week 2 with no limitations. Onwuzurike is poised to make his NFL debut Monday against the Packers, assuming he avoiding any setbacks.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in season opener Onwuzurike (hip) is inactive for Week 1 against the 49ers.

Impact Onwuzurike was a limited participant in all three of Detroit's practices this week, and the rookie has been hampered by injuries thus far -- aside from the hip problem that sidelined him for this game, he also dealt with an (apparently) unrelated back injury during camp. His next chance to make his NFL debut will come in Week 2 against the Packers on the road -- as long as he's healthy enough to play.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions draftees Levi Onwuzurike, Jermar Jefferson inactive vs. San Francisco 49ers Levi Onwuzurike, a second-round pick, missed significant portion of preseason with hip and back injuries. He's inactive for Detroit Lions vs...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Questionable after limited practice Onwuzurike (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Onwuzurike was a limited participant in all three of Detroit's practices this week. The rookie second-round pick dealt with a back injury during camp, but this hip issue appears to be unrelated. He's expected to begin his career in a rotational role at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Levi Onwuzurike 'back to normal' after injury, ready for preseason debut Detroit Lions' Levi Onwuzurike 'back to normal' after injury, ready for preseason debut

AUGUST 19, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Back in action Onwuzurike (back) participated in team drills during Tuesday's practice, and he should make his preseason debut Saturday against the Steelers, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News rep...

Impact Head coach Dan Campbell said Onwuzurike recently saw a couple of specialists after the rookie was limited by a back injury in practice. However, Campbell expressed optimism about the evaluations, and Onwuzurike subsequently saw his most extensive workload during training camp Tuesday. While it's not necessarily guaranteed that he suits up during this weekend's preseason game, Onwuzurike seems well on track to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 12 against San Francisco.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions' Levi Onwuzurike 'back to normal' after injury, ready for preseason debut Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike had a would-be sack and was active in the offensive backfield in the team's controlled scrimmage Tuesday.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Rookie Levi Onwuzurike lets 'pent-up energy' loose in return to Lions practice Onwuzurike's extra energy and aggression stem from being held back the past couple of weeks, limited by a back injury.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions rookie Penei Sewell handling transition to NFL

Lions rookie right tackle Penei Sewell allowed a sack on third-and-10 in the first series of his first exhibition game Friday against the Buffalo Bills

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Dealing with sore back Onwuzurike has been limited in practice due to a sore back recently, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Onwuzurike hasn't been present much early in camp due to his injury, and the team has sent him to multiple specialists to make sure that he isn't dealing with a serious issue. However, the defensive lineman is believed to be fine, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful that Onwuzurike will be back on the field sometime next week.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions optimistic about Levi Onwuzurike (back) after consulting with specialists A second-round pick out of Washington, Levi Onwuzurike fell unexpectedly to the Detroit Lions with the No. 41 overall pick

AUGUST 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Misses practice Monday Onwuzurike didn't practice Monday for an unspecified reason, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Onwuzurike has a chance to see increased reps in practice after Nick Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID list Monday, but the rookie didn't take the field Monday. It's not yet clear when the 23-year-old could return.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: What we learned about Lions D-linemen Levi Onwuzurike and Alim McNeill by rewatching their college tape What we learned about Lions D-linemen Levi Onwuzurike and Alim McNeill by rewatching their college tape (subscription required)

JULY 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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