The Detroit Lions officially announced a corresponding practice squad roster decision, after officially signing veteran quarterback C.J. Beathard. Isaac Ukwu, who made the decision to bulk up physically this offseason, was waived.
Detroit Lions defensive end Isaac Ukwu is competing for a roster spot and has followed the training and nutritional plan of the performance staff. Against the Dolphins, Ukwu was among the highest Pro Football Focus-graded players on defense, along with cornerbacks Erik Hallett, D.J.
The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve signed DL Pat O’Connor to their active roster and elevated DL Isaac Ukwu and TE Shane Zylstra for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. O’Connor, 30, is a former seventh-round pick of the Lions back in 2017.
As the Detroit Lions were narrowing down their 53-man roster coming out of training camp, James Houston got a spot over some others who proved more worthy.
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The Detroit Lions are an open opportunity team and always have been. Late round guys have a chance to thrive here and undrafted guys to do. That's why when the Lions chose anyone to stick on their practice squad, you have to believe they did that because they see a future there.
One of the most fun players to watch for the Detroit Lions during the preseason was undrafted rookie Isaac Ukwu. The Ole Miss product had a big summer. In three games he had five pressures and three sacks It seemed like wherever the ball was, Ukwu was there looking to hit that guy with the ball.
The Detroit Lions announced a roster move ahead of their Week 6 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. For Sunday's game, the Lions elected to elevate defensive end Isaac Ukwu from the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions have a really good scouting department. Mainly because they have some of the best undrafted rookies in the league this year. I say that not fully knowing what other teams have.
The Lions notched their first win of the preseason Saturday night – in come-from-behind fashion – behind the leg of kicker Jake Bates. Bates nailed a 43-yarder as time expired to beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 24-23. The game featured multiple rookies that stepped up in a big fashion.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Isaac Ukwu suffered an apparent knee injury in the first quarterback of the preseason Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
Dayton Wade and Isaac Ukwu were very strong playmakers for the Ole Miss Rebels, as the two former transfer portal players provided tons of spark throughout their careers in Oxford.
Ole Miss defensive end Isaac Ukwu has officially found an NFL home after not being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, Ukwu’s long and winding collegiate career has led to a spot with the Detroit Lions.