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Lions Designate Julian Okwara For Return

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The Lions’ edge rush contingent will receive a boost in the near future. Julian Okwara has been designated for return from IR, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network notes. Okwara suffered a knee injury in Detroit’s preseason finale, and his IR designation required at least a four-week absence. The fact his practice window has been opened at the first opportunity is an encouraging sign … [Read more...] about Lions Designate Julian Okwara For Return

Lions Place S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, DE James Houston On IR

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The injuries C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston sustained in Week 2 will lead to two key defenders moving off the Lions’ roster. The team placed the veteran safety and young defensive end on IR on Tuesday. Initially reported as an ankle ailment, Houston is actually dealing with a fibula injury, Dan Campbell said (via the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett). Additionally, … [Read more...] about Lions Place S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, DE James Houston On IR

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/20/23

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Wednesday’s practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Signed: WR Jeff Smith Atlanta Falcons Signed: RB Carlos Washington Jr. Carolina Panthers Signed: CB Robert Rochell Released: CB Mark Milton Chicago Bears Signed: T Austen Pleasants Detroit Lions Signed: OLB Mitchell Agude, RB Devine Ozigbo, CB Darius Phillips, T Dan Skipper Released: DE Chris Smith New Orleans … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/20/23