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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

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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

What we learned about Lions D-linemen Levi Onwuzurike and Alim McNeill by rewatching their college tape Detroit's defense gained important athleticism with the draft additions of Onwuzurike and McNeill, but who may get the most reps right now?

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

GET TO KNOW: Defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike Get to know the Lions' second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike.

JULY 1, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Detroit Lions sign 2nd-round pick Levi Onwuzurike to rookie deal Detroit Lions sign draft picks Levi Onwuzurike, Derrick Barnes, Amon-Ra St. Brown

JUNE 18, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions sign second-round pick DT Levi Onwuzurike to 4-year deal The Lions have three draft picks still to sign: CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and linebacker Derrick Barnes

JUNE 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Lions sign second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike That leaves receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, linebacker Derrick Barnes and cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu unsigned.

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLIVE.COM

Levi Onwuzurike: What scouting reports said before the draft about the Lions DL What did the scouting reports from before the draft say about Onwuzurike?

MAY 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lions rookie DTs Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike form quick bond Detroit's consecutive draft picks shared the field for the first time this past weekend and are gelling.

MAY 17, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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MAY 2, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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