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Lions to Rely on Rookies and Veterans After Onwuzurike Season-Ending Injury

Training camp will see rookie Tyleik Williams step into a starting role alongside veteran defensive tackles DJ Reader, Roy Lopez.

Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after a sack with Levi Onwuzurike #91 during the third quarter in the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 07, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Syndication: Arizona Republic. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) releases the ball as he is dragged down by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (91) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 22, 2024.
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Overview

  • Coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing significant ACL surgery
  • Onwuzurike’s new knee injury follows his 2024 return from spinal fusion surgery, further depleting Detroit’s defensive front
  • Left tackle Taylor Decker is expected to return to the lineup after the Hall of Fame preseason game on July 31
  • Defensive lineman Josh Paschal is targeting a September comeback as he continues his rehabilitation
  • Detroit has placed multiple starters on reserve/active PUP lists and will count on Williams, DJ Reader, Roy Lopez to shore up its interior defensive line