The Lions have completed their first week of 2026 OTA. That means we have some injury and participation updates on various players. That includes Levi Onwuzurike who has made a remarkable recovery from spinal fusion, but is now recovering from an ACL. He was a participant at OTA.
Here is my ****** ysis of what Onwuzurike's OTA participation means for his health as excerpted from Lions OTA Day 3: Dan Campbell Injury & Participation Updates:
In February, I reviewed the curious medical situations of Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal. In summary, Onwuzurike had ACL surgery around May 2025 - shortly after signing a 1-year free agent contract. There were (and still are) many reasons why the Lions might move on, but it looks like they are giving Levi every opportunity to earn a spot. This should be seen as good news for his health and outlook.
Unless there is a setback with the knee, Onwuzurike should be ready in plenty of time for training camp and the season. However, production expectations should be tempered in the first year back from an ACL, as seen with fellow lineman Alim McNeill.
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