The Detroit Lions just pulled Levi Onwuzurike off the practice squad and onto their 53-man roster, a move that went down Thursday, September 17. He was actually cut right before the season opener, then re-signed to the practice squad on Saturday, September 12, but he didn’t even play in their 31-30 overtime win against the Saints. Everyone kinda expected him to make his way back, and now it’s reality. When asked about it, Coach Dan Campbell didn’t exactly spill the beans, just saying, “Well, he’s back and we’re glad he’s here and we communicated all of that with him, and so, he’s here. That’s the best I can tell you right now.” So, yeah, super clear, right?
O-Line Is a Mess Ahead of Bills Showdown
Onwuzurike’s move is just one piece of a bigger puzzle, because the Lions are elevating two more guys from the practice squad to the gameday roster: center Seth McLaughlin and tackle Devin Cochran. Why the sudden call-up? Their offensive line is hurting, big time. Starting left guard Christian Mahogany got banged up with a hip injury during the second drive against the New Orleans Saints, and right tackle Blake Miller is sidelined with a knee injury. Talk about bad timing when you’ve got a Thursday night showdown coming up.
Who’s Stepping Up for the Lions?
With Mahogany and Miller out, it looks like Ben Bartch is stepping in at left guard and Larry Borom will be at right tackle. McLaughlin and Cochran are gonna be in backup roles, which is still a huge ask for guys just coming up from the practice squad. This patched-up line has a massive challenge ahead of them. You’ve gotta wonder how much chemistry these guys can build in such a short amount of time before hitting the field. It’s a tough spot to be in, especially early in the season.
The Lions are facing the Buffalo Bills tonight, and with their offensive line dealing with these injuries and last-minute roster changes, it’s gonna be a true test of their depth and resilience. Keep an eye on those new starters; they’ve got a huge job ahead of them protecting the quarterback.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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