Levi Onwuzurike: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 27

PFF can't stop talking about a key Lions offseason move

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Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 25

Lions News: PFF believes Detroit had top-5 value free agent signing

PFF continues to praise the Detroit Lions for one particular free agency move. The Detroit Lions may not have been recognized for many splashy signings in free agency this year, but PFF is impressed with at least one low-cost move they made.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 24

Notes: Lions DT Among Players Projected to Outperform Contract

The Detroit Lions' one-year contract for Levi Onwuzurike appears to be a steal. Injuries hampered the majority of Onwuzurike's first three NFL seasons, but he proved that he can be a steady and reliable piece on the defensive line when healthy during the 2024 season.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 21

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Levi Onwuzurike: I Should Have a Lot of Sacks

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike wants to be part of the solution to help the team produce more sacks and more quarterback pressures. The former 2021 second-round pick recorded 45 pressures in 2024 (2nd on Lions).

Detroit Lions News / Washington Huskies on SI / March 15

Lions Reward Ex-Husky Onwuzurike for Getting Healed, Having Solid Season

Levi Onwuzurike was never going to last long in Detroit, coming to the Lions as somewhat damaged goods. The 6-foot-3, 293-pound defensive tackle from Allen, Texas, hurt his back at the University of Washington and it progressively got worse as he put in his time in the Motor city, to the point he couldn't play and needed surgery.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 14

Levi Onwuzurike contract details: Lions offer guarantees, plenty of incentives

The Detroit Lions’ contract for Levi Onwuzurike is smaller than reported, but features a good chunk of guaranteed money and incentives. When the numbers came in for Levi Onwuzurike’s re-signing with the Detroit Lions, it was shocking to some.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 14

Free agency grades: Levi Onwuzurike re-signing Lions’ best move so far

Why the Detroit Lions’ re-signing of Levi Onwuzurike is the team’s best free agency move thus far. For many—myself included—it appeared Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike had played his way out of Detroit in 2024.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 13

One stat shows how Levi Onwzurike re-signing was a STEAL for Lions

The Detroit Lions got an incredible deal on the re-signing of DT Levi Onwuzurike. One of the biggest questions facing the Detroit Lions this free agency was whether they would be able to retain 2021 second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 13

Lions bring back key defensive tackle after breakout 2024 season

Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike will be coming back to Detroit for at least one more season as he has agreed to a one-year deal with the team.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Lions get an absolutely insane discount bringing back Levi Onwuzrukie, former second round pick bets on himself

The Detroit Lions are quietly starting to roll in free agency after the NFL's new league year started at 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday. They signed linebacker Grant Stuard and that was a nice deal, but then they made a big one when they brought back defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike. Having Onwuzurike back is a big deal for the Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Levi Onwuzurike Signs Contract With Detroit Lions

Four-year veteran Levi Onwuzurike signed a new contract with the Detroit Lions. Onwuzurike, a former second-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 12

Lions Get Absolute Steal in Free Agency, Re-Signing Possible Bengals Target

The Lions are re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, $5.5 million deal according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Onwuzurike was a possible Bengals target in free agency.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 11

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 6

PFF Says the 49ers Should Sign Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike

The 49ers desperately need defensive tackles. They're going to release Javon Hargrave with a post-June-1 designation when free agency begins next week, which means their best defensive tackle currently is Maliek Collins who isn't good.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 28

NFL analyst believes the Lions should let Levi Onwuzurike walk in free agency and sign Cowboys standout defensive lineman, why he's right

While it's NFL Combine week and the focus has been mostly on draft prospects and who the Lions will wind up with, we are just 11 days away from the free agency tampering period beginning.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 23

Levi Onwuzurike's free agency value cancels out the risk that comes with signing him and it's easy to see why

The NFL's best defenses are the ones that can consistently get after opposing quarterbacks. I mean, of the teams that finished the 2024 season in the top-10 of sack rate, seven of them made the playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 23

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 20

NFL Rumors: Jets Competing With Patriots For This Top 50 Free Agent?

Defensive tackle is underrated offseason need for the New York Jets. Yes, they have star Quinnen Williams, but the position gets thin in a hurry after him.

NFL News / Empire Sports Media / January 21

Giants could stabilize defensive line with underrated Lions free agent in offseason

The New York Giants need to make a move to stabilize the interior of their defensive line. All-Pro nose tackle Dexter Lawerence headlines the unit as their dominant pass-rusher/run-stuffer extraordinaire.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 30

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.

Detroit Lions News / Washington Huskies on SI / June 9

Onwuzurike Finally On NFL Road to Recovery for Lions

On NFL draft night in 2021, Levi Onwuzurike sat in his Texas home and confidently told a media audience over a Zoom call he was ready to dominate for the Detroit Lions, that he could play anywhere on the defensive line and suggested he should have been a first-rounder rather than taken a round later.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2023