The Detroit Lions haven't been busy in free agency in terms of adding defensive line help, but that could be by design after what they did with some of their own players earlier during the period. Detroit is gambling on the healthy return of Marcus Davenport to chip in sacks and pressures at defensive end, and on the interior, they brought back Levi Onwuzurike, a move that looks solid on the surface given the tackle's own ability to rush the passer. Now, Pro Football Focus revealed they see the benefit of Onwuzurike themselves. Out of all the moves Detroit has made in free agency, his signing has been revealed to be the one with the largest amount of upside according to analyst Ben Cooper. "One of the best value signings of free agency, Onwuzurike reunites with the Lions and carries almost no downside. Detroit secured him for just $4 million in 2025 after PFF projected him to earn $10 million per year." "Onwuzurike’s 47 quarterback pressures, 70.2 PFF overall grade and 20 stops in 2024 were all career highs,
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