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Lions make 3 roster moves hours before Bills game, including bringing a familiar veteran back to the 53-man roster

The Lions elevated two offensive linemen to handle their Week 2 injury issues and officially brought Levi Onwuzurike back after last weekend’s roster maneuvering.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Lions Promote Three Players From Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions announced they signed DL Levi Onwuzurike from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated OT Devin Cochran and C Seth McLaughlin from the practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Lions Sign DL Levi Onwuzurike To PS, Elevate DL Ben Stille

The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve elevated DL Ben Stille to their active roster and signed veteran DL Levi Onwuzurike to their practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Lions Roster Moves: The Lions’ strange Levi Onwuzurike move makes sense now — but their Week 1 decision adds another twist

Onwuzurike is already back one day after his surprising release, confirming the roster workaround — but Detroit chose a different defensive lineman for Sunday.

Washington Huskies News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former Washington Huskies Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Washington Huskies defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike was released by the Detroit Lions on Friday, two days before their season opener against the New Orleans Saints.

Detroit Lions News / Total Pro Sports / September 11

Lions Release 2nd-Round Pick Who Survived Every Roster Cut Since 2021, Just Two Days Before Season Opener

Detroit finalized its 53-man roster just last weekend. Sunday’s opener against New Orleans seemed like the last major hurdle before the Lions could settle into the regular season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 11

Detroit Lions Make Surprising Cut Ahead of Saints Game

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on two veteran defensive linemen. According to multiple reports, the Lions have released defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike from the active roster and Tyler Lacy from the practice squad.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Lions Cut Two Including DL Levi Onwuzurike

The Detroit Lions announced Friday that they’ve released DE Levi Onwuzurike from their roster and DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 21

2 Lions Players Who Can Move Up Depth Chart After Commanders Game

The Detroit Lions defense had a stellar week at training camp, following the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Two players, defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike and linebacker Eric O'Neill have the potential this week to move up the depth chart.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18

Lions Levi Onwuzurike 'Looks Great': Can He Contribute in DL Rotation?

The Detroit Lions elected to retain Levi Onwuzurike for the beginning of the 2026 NFL season. Onwuzurike was brought back on a one-year deal prior to last season, but his season ended before it began as he suffered an ACL injury before training camp that cost him the entire season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 14

One Player That Has To Show Up at Detroit Lions Minicamp

The Detroit Lions just completed their final week of organized team activities. And now they’re tasked with getting ready for mandatory minicamp, one of the last chances for players to leave a good impression on the coaching staff before they depart for the summer.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 26

'There's still discussions to be had about that one.' Lions may not be bringing back former second-round pick

As we know, the Detroit Lions have been doing some work on the defensive line at the 2026 NFL Combine. They've already met with some prominent names and may have already met with the guy we think is the perfect fit for them.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 4

The Lions would be wise to give two often injured players one more shot

Earlier this week, we learned that due to a rare cap quirk, both Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal will remain under contract with the Detroit Lions in 2026 and won't become free agents.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 2

Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike Remains Under Team Control For 2026 After Contract Tolls

Per Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network, Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike‘s contract tolled and he will remain under team control for 2026. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 4, 2025

Doctor provides easy explanation for what might've happened with Levi Onwuzurike

After a fully healthy breakthrough campaign in 2024, where Pro Football Focus graded him as to-30 defensive tackle and he had a pass rush win rate that

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 3, 2025

Doctor explains what might have happened with Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike's injury that seemingly came out of nowhere

Right off the bat, we have to say that a lot of this is purely speculative. We don't actually know what happened to Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike.

Southeast Louisiana Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22, 2025

Lions fifth-year DT ahead of schedule in injury recovery

One of many impactful injuries the Lions suffered on defense in 2024 was Alim McNeill‘s ACL tear. The fifth-year defensive tackle continues to recover, and his latest update on his status is a positive one.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 26, 2025

It’s becoming clear at camp this Lions rookie has the perfect mentor to lean on

While the Detroit Lions focus on trying to patch up their defensive line in the absence of starter Levi Onwuzurike, they are beginning to get a sense of who they may be able to rely on in a pinch as a part of their second or third string unit during the regular season.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 20, 2025

Lions' next move after brutal Levi Onwuzurike injury is painfully obvious

The Detroit Lions sustained their first blow of the season, losing promising defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike for the year due to an ACL injury. When Detroit re-signed Onwuzurike before the offseason, they figured they were getting one of the rising young linemen in the game back for another season.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2025

Lions lose key player to torn ACL for entire 2025 season

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Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / July 17, 2025

Lions DE Levi Onwuzurike to miss start of season

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday. The move to the PUP list means Onwuzurike will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 14, 2025

Important stat shows brilliance behind Levi Onwuzurike's return to Lions

The Detroit Lions have prioritized their own free agents this offseason, and while they haven't added much to the pass rush externally, key internal pieces have returned.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2025

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 30, 2024

Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike makes ESPN analyst's 'All-Film List'

After three seasons battling back issues, including having major surgery and missing the entire 2022 season, defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike was legitimately on the Detroit Lions' roster bubble entering last offseason.