Levi Onwuzurike, a former defensive lineman for the Washington Huskies, has agreed to rejoin the Detroit Lions.

Levi Onwuzurike, a former defensive lineman for the Washington Huskies, has agreed to rejoin the Detroit Lions. On Wednesday, Levi Onwuzurike, a defensive tackle who was selected by the Detroit

Lions in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, signed a one-year extension to remain with the team. Reportedly, the former Husky will remain with an NFC title contender under the terms of the $5.5 million agreement. Detroit expressed interest in securing Onwuzurike prior to the season; however, the native

Texan elected to remain with the team until the end of the year before testing the market and securing a more substantial contract than he would have received last autumn. After undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2022, Onwuzurike had his healthiest season as a professional, during which he contributed 1.5 sacks and essential depth to the Lions. Since the formal commencement of free agency on Wednesday, the

Lions have been concentrating on the acquisition of additional bodies to surround Onwuzurike on the defensive line. On Wednesday, Detroit also signed former Arizona Cardinal Roy Lopez and restricted free agent Myles Adams. All three players are anticipated to serve as backups to mainstays Alim McNeill and DJ Reader. McNeill, who inked an extension during the season, is currently recovering from a torn ACL.

is expected to assume his starting position in the event that he is unable to participate in the early stages of the season or is restricted during his recovery. Next spring, the former Husky will be eligible for free agency once more. If his representatives are as extravagant as they were during his tenure at Montlake, he may end up cashing in.