A few years ago, the Detroit Lions hosted the New York Giants for a set of joint practices. During that time, Giants defender Romeo Okwara gave the Lions all they could handle. A few weeks later, though, the Giants cut Okwara given their deep defensive line room.
Remembering how well Okwara played that week of practice, Lions then general manager Bob Quinn quickly swiped Okwara. Five years later, Okwara is still on the team and has posted 22 sacks as a Lion—including 10.0 in 2020.
Who will be this year’s Romeo Okwara? Well, of course, there is no guarantee that the Lions pick up anyone from the Giants this year.