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Detroit Lions sign third-round pick Julian Okwara to 4-year deal

Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones spoke to reporters during a march on Belle Isle in protest of police brutality on Friday, June 5, 2020. Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions signed their third of nine draft picks Tuesday, officially inking third-round pick Julian Okwara to a four-year deal.

Rookies have been slower than usual to sign this spring as team facilities have been closed for physicals and teams have conserved money because of the coronavirus pandemic.