Lions defense a work in progress, has nowhere to go but up
Defensively, the Detroit Lions have nowhere to go but up as head coach Dan Campbell prepares for his first seasonAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Romeo Okwara comfortable with new role standing up after breakout season Everything feels different at Detroit Lions training camp, and that's a good thing
JULY 29, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions roster preview: Can Romeo Okwara take his game to the next level? Raiders DE Carl Nassib comes out as gay, making him the first active NFL player to do so
JUNE 22, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Switching positions Okwara is preparing to play outside linebacker, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Accounting for 10 of the Lions' 24 sacks in 2020, Okwara was one of the lone Lions players to be statistically productive in Matt Patricia's ineffective defensive scheme. However, since Detroit's team total ranked 26th in the league, new defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is shaking things up. While Okwara will continue to rush the passer in a traditional defensive end role on passing downs, per Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, Okwara will have added responsibilities in pass coverage in Detroit's base defense. This could mean less pass-rushing snaps for him overall, but an improved defensive scheme could help the 25-year-old make up for it.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions: Can Romeo Okwara continue his upward trend? Last year was a breakout season for veteran defensive end Romeo Okwara. Leading the Detroit Lions with 10.0 sacks, the 25-year old Okwara ea...
JUNE 8, 2021 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM
Detroit Lions new 3-4 defense: Trey Flowers, Romeo Okwara moving to outside linebacker The Detroit Lions will use a base 3-4 defense this fall, which means Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara will play more from stand-up positions.
MAY 20, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Romeo Okwara reveals best thing about being teammates with his brother Julian Detroit Lions DE Romeo Okwara joins
APRIL 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Detroit Lions: Romeo Okwara contract details officially released The Detroit Lions signed Romeo Okwara to a new contract, and the details are now available. For those interested in the straight, pure numbe...
MARCH 20, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions
Agent Drew Rosenhaus says wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit LionsMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Free Agency Tracker: Patrick Peterson to Minnesota; Godwin signs franchise tag
Movement has been fast and furious since the free-agency period began. See where all the biggest names are landing.MARCH 18, 2021
For Lions' Okwara, sticking with brother trumped maximizing value on open market It's difficult to think of a salary averaging $13 million as a bargain, but there's a realistic chance Romeo Okwara didn't maximize his valu...
MARCH 17, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Why Romeo Okwara gave the Detroit Lions a discount on his new contract Defensive end Romeo Okwara gave the Detroit Lions a hometown discount on his $39 million contract so he could keep playing with his brother,...
MARCH 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Lions DE Romeo Okwara discusses brief free agency period Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara talks to the media March 17, 2021, after signing three-year, $39 million deal to remain in Detroit.
MARCH 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM
AP source: RB Jamaal Williams agrees to sign with Lions
A person familiar with the situation says running back Jamaal Williams has agreed to sign with the Detroit LionsMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Lions retaining Romeo Okwara for 3 more years an excellent choice The Detroit Lions will be retaining Romeo Okwara. Moments into the 2021 free agency period, the Detroit Lions were able to re-sign one of th...
MARCH 17, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Detroit Lions: Romeo Okwara to be used various ways in 2021 The Detroit Lions are expected to use newly signed defensive end/edge rusher Romeo Okwara in various ways within DC Aaron Glenn's defensive...
MARCH 16, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive
A person familiar with the negotiations tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent safety John Johnson IIIMARCH 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Brady's largesse, Bucs keeping title gang together
Tom Brady doesn’t merely lead teams to Super Bowl wins on the fieldMARCH 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara Defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit Lions, a person familiar with the situation says.
MARCH 15, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara A person familiar with the situation says defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit Lions
MARCH 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara
A person familiar with the situation says defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit LionsMARCH 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions, Romeo Okwara agree to 3-year deal after 10-sack season: Source The deal keeps Okwara in Detroit after a breakout 2020 season in which he recorded 10 sacks.
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lions re-sign Romeo Okwara for three years, with expectations for an impact pass rusher Okwara's career-best 10 sacks last season would have made him a hot option for other teams. Instead, he's staying in Detroit.
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rapoport: Lions, Romeo Okwara agree to three-year, $39M contract Ian Rapoport: Detroit Lions, defensive end Romeo Okwara agree to a three-year, $39M contract.
MARCH 15, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lions, Romeo Okwara agree to 3-year deal after 10-sack season: Reports The Lions and defensive end Romeo Okwara have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract, according to multiple reports.The deal keeps Okw...
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
