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Lions' Onwuzurike on reserve/PUP, to miss at least 1st 4 games

The Detroit Lions placed defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Thursday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.

The nature of Onwuzurike's injury is not known.

Onwuzurike, 27, re-signed with the Lions this offseason, getting a one-year deal. He experienced a bounce-back year in 2024 after returning from a back injury, which required spinal fusion surgery, suffered in 2022. He started in 10 of his 16 appearances, logging 28 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and a career-high 13 quarterback hits.

The Lions also placed defensive tackles Alim McNeill and Mekhi Wingo on the active/physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp.