Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is back on the Detroit Lions’ active roster. The team made the move, signing Onwuzurike straight off their practice squad, and it comes at a crucial time for their depth heading into a big Thursday night road game against the Bills.
Onwuzurike’s Wild Ride Back to the Active Roster
Talk about a rollercoaster! Onwuzurike was actually released right before Week 1. Seriously, just dropped. But he rejoined the practice squad the very next day, and now he’s back on the active roster. This guy was a second-round pick back in 2021, and he’s played in 42 games over his first four NFL seasons. The big hurdle, though, was missing all of last year because of a torn ACL. You gotta wonder what kind of shape he’s in, and how much he can contribute immediately after that kind of setback. It’s a tough spot to be in, but they clearly need him.
O-Line Woes Force Emergency Elevations
It’s not just Onwuzurike getting a call up, though. The Lions are facing some serious depth issues on their offensive line for Thursday’s game. They’ve had to elevate offensive tackle Devin Cochran and center Seth McLaughlin from the practice squad just to fill out the roster. Why the scramble? They’ve already ruled out left guard Christian Mahogany and right tackle Blake Miller. That’s two starters or key backups gone, leaving them super thin up front against a tough Bills defense. When you’re making these kinds of moves just hours before kickoff, it tells you exactly how tight things are.
This Thursday night game against the Bills is going to be a huge test for the Lions, especially with so many question marks on the offensive line and Onwuzurike just getting back on the active roster. Every snap is going to count, and they’ll need everyone stepping up big.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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