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  • Romeo Okwara
  • DL #95
  • Romeo
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News

  • Accepts pay cut

    Okwara has agreed to a restructured contract to remain in Detroit in 2023, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Okwara reportedly took a massive pay cut by lowering his base salary from $11 million to $2 million after missing most of the past two seasons due to a torn Achilles. The 27-year-old will now compete for a prominent role in Detroit's pass-rush rotation ahead of the 2023 campaign before hitting free agency in 2024.

    Published: Sat, Apr 1 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records two sacks in 2022

    Okwara recorded eight tackles and two sacks over five games in 2022.

    Analysis: After tearing his Achilles just four weeks into the three-year, $37 million contract Okwara signed in 2021, the Notre Dame product didn't return until Week 14 of the 2022 campaign, only making a difference during a two-sack performance against the Jets in Week 15. With the Lions able to save over $7 million against the salary cap by potentially letting him go this offseason, Okwara is not certain to return to Detroit in 2023.

    Published: Sat, Feb 4 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two sacks against Jets

    Okwara notched four tackles including two sacks during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: After making his season debut last week against the Vikings, Okwara saw an increased role against the Jets and got right back to his pass-rushing ways in the process. With Charles Harris (groin) and Julian Okwara (elbow) on injured reserve, look for the Lions to give Romeo as much as he can handle down the stretch as Detroit pushes for a playoff spot.

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for season debut

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that he's confident Okwara (Achilles) will be able to play Sunday against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Regarding Okwara's weekend availability, coach Campbell also said "we certainly see him going and having a role for us," per Twentyman. The 27-year-old hasn't been able to take the field yet this year due to the torn Achilles he suffered back in Week 4 of last season, but he's now expected to play and start at defensive end in Sunday's matchup versus Minnesota. With that being said, it's possible that Okwara could be on a limited snap count given his prolonged absence.

    Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not listed on injury report

    Okwara isn't listed on the injury report Wednesday.

    Analysis: Okwara was activated off the reserve/PUP list last Saturday but was deemed inactive for Week 13. The absence appears to have been precautionary, as the veteran defensive end is off the injury report to start Week 14 prep and appears likely to make his season debut Sunday against the Vikings.

    Published: Wed, Dec 7 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Okwara (Achilles) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, but he's apparently not quite ready for game action. Okwara's level of participation at practice during the upcoming week should indicate whether he'll be able to make his season debut Week 14 versus Minnesota.

    Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to active roster

    The Lions activated Okwara (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.

    Analysis: Okwara suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in October of 2021, and he was placed on the reserve/PUP list ahead of this regular season. The 27-year-old recorded 44 tackles and a team-high 10 sacks over 16 games in 2020, so he should immediately step up into a prominent role opposite rookie Aidan Hutchinson moving forward.

    Published: Sat, Dec 3 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to reserve/PUP list

    The Lions placed Okwara (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

    Analysis: After tearing his Achilles last October and failing to practice thus far in 2022, the big defensive end is now ineligible to play in the team's first four games. However, Okwara's return to the playing field wasn't expected to come until the middle of the regular season anyway, opening the door for players like Eric Banks and John Cominsky to earn more preseason reps.

    Published: Tue, Aug 23 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready for camp

    Okwara (Achilles) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday.

    Analysis: Okwara suffered a torn Achilles in Week 4 against the Bears last year and isn't expected back until midseason. His absence should open up extra opportunity for Charles Harris and Joshua Paschal (lower body) when the season kick offs.

    Published: Sun, Jul 24 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected back until midseason

    Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash said that Okwara (Achilles) is expected to be ready around the middle of the season, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: A midseason return would be more than a month past the anniversary of Okwara's surgery to repair a torn Achilles. While it had seemed possible that it wouldn't take that long for the 27-year-old to return to game shape, the Lions' coaching staff doesn't seem inclined to rush Okwara back on the field. Okwara thus looks set to spend both training camp and the first part of the regular season on the PUP list. Meanwhile, look for Aidan Hutchinson and Charles Harris to take on large early season…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 29 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to defensive end

    Okwara (Achilles) will primarily play defensive end in Detroit's new 4-3 defense, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports. "He's a defensive end. He'll play a rush position in base, and the end or the rush in sub (packages). ... He can play some SAM in base, but once again, get him healthy and we're just going to play him at D-end," Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash said.

    Analysis: Okwara was moved to outside linebacker last year when the team switched to a 3-4 base defense, and it wasn't good for his production. Now that he's back at defensive end, there's hope he can replicate the 10-sack season the 27-year-old collected over 16 games in 2020. After he watched practice from the sidelines during spring practices, the main concern is a slow return from the Achilles injury he suffered last October. Should he miss games to begin the year, Charles Harris will likely get all…read more

    Published: Tue, Jun 21 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could return for training camp

    Okwara (Achilles) is expected to miss most of the Lions' offseason training program, but he could be ready by the start of training camp, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Detroit's 2020 sack leader ruptured his Achilles on Oct. 3 and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. Okwara has progressed to the point where he "soon" will be running on an underwater treadmill, and he could be available when players put on pads during training camp. The veteran's healthy return in 2022 could go a long way for a Lions pass rush that finished 27th in sack rate this past season.

    Published: Wed, Feb 2 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Destined for surgery

    Okwara (Achilles) announced via his official Instagram account Wednesday that he is scheduled for surgery this week.

    Analysis: Okwara suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during the Lions' loss to the Bears in Week 4, so it's no surprise to see him set to go under the knife. The injury is, of course, a brutal turn of events for the standout linebacker, who put together a career-high 10 sacks last season. Charles Harris stands to inherit a larger defensive role in Okwara's stead.

    Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    Okwara (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: As expected, the linebacker was placed on IR following his season-ending injury. He'll look to recover and be available to rejoin his brother Julian Okwara and the Lions next season.

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diagnosed with torn Achilles

    Okwara will miss the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed with a torn Achilles on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old totaled six tackles (three solo) and one sack across the first four games of the season, but he'll now shift his focus toward his lengthy recovery process. Charles Harris and Austin Bryant will likely assume larger roles with Okwara unavailable.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Potential season-ending injury

    Dan Campbell said Okwara has a potential Achilles injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Okwara suffered what was initially diagnosed as an ankle injury during the first half of Sunday's contest. However, it may be more serious than initially thought. If it is indeed an Achilles injury, he would be the second Lion -- Jeff Okudah is also out -- to sustain a season-ending Achilles injury this season. Charles Harris replaced the 26-year-old linebacker during Week 4 and will likely assume a bigger role if Okwara has to miss an extended period.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for remainder of game

    Okwara (anke) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Bears.

    Analysis: The Lions were already without Trey Flowers (shoulder) for the game, and they take another hit to their defensive line with Okwara being ruled out. Charles Harris will likely see an increased role for the remainder of the contest.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • PIcks up ankle injury Sunday

    Okwara (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.

    Analysis: Okwara was a limited participant in practice all week with a shoulder injury, but he has picked up an ankle injury Sunday. The Lions are already thin at outside linebacker with Trey Flowers (shoulder) inactive, so Charles Harris will likely see an increase in snaps during Okwara's absence.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice all week

    Okwara (shoulder) has been listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

    Analysis: Okwara landed on the injury report this week and was a limited participant in every practice. The 26-year-old had his most productive game of the season in Week 3, logging a season-high four tackles and his first sack of the year. Trey Flowers (shoulder) has already been ruled out, so the Lions are already thin at outside linebacker. If Okwara isn't able to suit up, Charles Harris will likely see an increase in snaps against the Bears.

    Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies first sack

    Okwara recorded four tackles and a sack in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Okwara has been a mainstay for Lions' defense through three contests, logging snap rates of 96, 97 and 100 percent. He managed his most productive game to this point in Week 3, as his four tackles were a season high and he also managed his first sack. Okwara figures to continue in a key role for the team heading into a Week 4 matchup against Chicago.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Switching positions

    Okwara is preparing to play outside linebacker, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Accounting for 10 of the Lions' 24 sacks in 2020, Okwara was one of the lone Lions players to be statistically productive in Matt Patricia's ineffective defensive scheme. However, since Detroit's team total ranked 26th in the league, new defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is shaking things up. While Okwara will continue to rush the passer in a traditional defensive end role on passing downs, per Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, Okwara will have added responsibilities in pass coverage in Detroit's base…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 10 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-ups with Detroit

    Okwara is signing a three-year, $39 million contract to stay with the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Lions have the unique advantage of offering Okwara the opportunity to stay with his brother, 23-year-old defensive end Julian. The elder Okwara has only 20 career sacks, but half of those sacks came last season when he finished as PFF's 39th-ranked edge defender (out of 109 qualified players). He'll turn 26 in June, with he and Trey Flowers projecting as the team's top defensive ends. It isn't clear if new defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will run a 3-4 or 4-3 base, but any setup should…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 15 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed for free agency

    The Lions chose not to use their franchise tag on Okwara ahead of Tuesday's deadline, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Okwara is coming off the first double-digit sack season of his career. In addition to logging 10 sacks in 2020, he recorded 44 tackles (32 solo), one pass breakup, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 16 appearances. Given the abundance of teams in need of pass-rushing help heading into 2021, Okwara looks primed to earn a sizable contract on the open market.

    Published: Wed, Mar 10 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit sacks in 2020

    Okwara recorded 44 tackles, 10 sacks, one pass breakup and three forced fumbles in 2020.

    Analysis: After logging a lowly 1.5 sacks in 2019, Okwara provided plenty of reason to believe his breakout 2018 campaign (7.5 sacks) was no fluke. The Notre Dame product was one of 10 players to notch double-digit sacks in 2020 and he accomplished the feat with very little help around him as the Lions finished near last in the league in most defensive categories, including yards allowed (32nd) and points allowed (32nd). Now an unrestricted free agent, the 25-year-old pass-rusher seems poised for a nice…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 15 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches ninth sack

    Okwara recorded two solo tackles, including a sack, and a forced fumble in Saturday's 47-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Okwara leads the Lions with nine sacks, and he's tied for 11th in the league in the category. The 25-year-old defensive end could hit double digits in the season finale against the Vikings. Kirk Cousins has been sacked on 7.0 percent of dropbacks this year.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes down Trubisky

    Okwara posted four solo tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Okwara posted a career-high 7.5 sacks in 2018 before enduring a severe decline in the pass-rushing department last year, notching just 1.5 sacks through 14 games. The Notre Dame product is back on track in 2020, as he has rung up seven sacks through 12 games, leading the team in the category by a wide margin.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 8:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches sack in close win

    Okwara registered four total tackles, including one sack, during the Lions' 30-27 win against Washington on Sunday.

    Analysis: The Notre Dame standout continues to find ways to disrupt the passer, now having recorded five sacks and 11 QB hits since Week 4. Okwara has three times as many sacks on the season as Detroit's No. 2 leading pass-rusher, Trey Flowers, with a Week 11 matchup against the Panthers approaching. An MRI on Carolina QB Teddy Bridgewater's knee revealed an MCL sprain after he was forced to exit Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay, setting up his potential absence against Detroit. Bridgewater has seemingly…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets sack during loss to Colts

    Okwara collected six tackles and one sack during Sunday's 41-21 loss to Indianapolis.

    Analysis: Okwara finished behind only Tracy Walker and Jamie Collins for the team lead in tackles, while a sack provides the former Giant with his third over the past two weeks. He's averaged 41.4 defensive snaps per game with one start, already amassing five sacks by the midway point of the year.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tacks on two sacks

    Okwara recorded three solo tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Okwara continues to make key plays for the Lions, as he strip-sacked Matt Ryan last in the fourth quarter, setting up a go-ahead field goal for the Lions just a couple of minutes later. The Notre Dame product now has four sacks and 10 quarterback pressures this season, and he's handled at least 50 percent of the defensive workload in five straight games. He'll look to keep it rolling Week 8 against the Colts, but he'll have a tougher matchup because Philip Rivers has been sacked on just 2.5…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records second sack of 2020

    Okwara logged three tackles and a sack in Sunday's loss against New Orleans.

    Analysis: Okwara now has a sack in each of his last two contests. He recorded just 1.5 sacks a season ago in 14 contests, so he's off to a promising start so far in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lifted from NFI list

    The Lions activated Okwara (undisclosed) from the reserve/non-football injury list Friday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear what was holding Okwara back, but he's back to full health heading into his fifth NFL season. The 25-year-old Okwara is in a contract year and should have ample opportunity to prove his worth after serving as a starter last year, but he'll face competition from his brother Julian, who the Lions drafted in the third round in April.

    Published: Fri, Aug 14 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Begins training camp on NFI list

    The Lions placed Okwara (undisclosed) on the reserve/non-football injury list Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Okwara will need to gain full clearance from his undisclosed injury before joining teammates at practice. The 25-year-old stands to reprise his role as a starting defensive end for Detroit when healthy.

    Published: Sun, Aug 2 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Disappoints in sack column

    Okwara recorded 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble over 14 games in 2019.

    Analysis: Okwara led the Lions in sacks in 2018, but he wasn't even close this year despite playing with better talent around him. It's not easy to point to one reason for his struggles in 2019, but playing time definitely wasn't the issue considering Okwara regularly commanded at least half of the available defensive snaps most weeks during the season. It's possible that 2018 was simply an outlier year for the Notre Dame product, and Okwara has a chance to redeem himself in 2020, the final year of his…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unavailable against Cowboys

    Okwara (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Okwara will sit out a second straight game, but it's a positive sign that the 24-year-old was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. The fourth-year pro has 12 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year, and he'll look to shake the issue before Week 12's matchup against the Redskins.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 10

    Okwara (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Okwara has been unable to log any practice reps this week, giving his Sunday status a discouraging outlook. Should the pass rusher not be able to suit up, Da'Shawn Hand figures to see a starter's share of snaps at defensive end.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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