The Detroit Lions could get one of their best pass rushers back in time for their regular-season opener Sept. 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday injured linebacker Julian Okwara is trending towards returning for the start of the regular season.
Okwara has not practiced since Aug. 3 because of what Campbell described as a lower leg injury. A third-round pick out of Notre Dame in 2020, Okwara finished second on the Lions with five sacks last season after missing most of his rookie year with injuries.
"We’re hoping for Philly, that he’ll be back," Campbell said.