Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell
No matter what happens for the rest of his tenure as Detroit’s interim coach, Darrell Bevell has a memory he can treasureDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROMEO OKWARA
9 TCKL •
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2 SCK
9 TCKL
0 INT
2 SCK
Heat on Nagy intensifies with Bears on 6-game losing streak
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said he hasn't discussed his future with chairman George McCaskey and president Ted PhillipsDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 13
NFL Today, Week 13DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions
Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistakeDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30
Matthew Stafford threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson scored from the 5 after Romeo Okwara strip-sacked Mitchell Trubisky with about two minutes leftDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bevell takes over after Lions clean house
Darrell Bevell is pumped about the opportunity to coach the Detroit LionsDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Full-speed' approach makes Lions' Romeo Okwara one of NFL's best pass rushers According to Pro Football Focus, Okwara has generated pressure 38 times on 223 pass-rush snaps.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Detroit Lions' Romeo Okwara leading in sacks, Panthers' Christian McCaffrey likely out Romeo Okwara is producing on defense — six sacks — and on special teams for the Detroit Lions ahead of a return to his hometown.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Lions' DE Romeo Okwara is Becoming a Star For most of the offseason, Detroit Lions' defensive end Romeo Okwara was overshadowed by his younger brother Julian, who Detroit selected in...
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Notches sack in close win Okwara registered four total tackles, including one sack during the Lions' 30-27 win against Washington on Sunday.
Impact The Notre Dame standout continues to find ways to disrupt the passer, now having recorded five sacks and 11 QB hits since Week 4. Okwara has three times as many sacks on the season as Detroit's No. 2 leading pass-rusher, Trey Flowers, with a Week 11 matchup against the Panthers approaching. An MRI on Carolina QB Teddy Bridgewater's knee revealed an MCL sprain after he was forced to exit Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay, presenting a chance for him to potentially face the Lions. Bridgewater has avoided a major injury seemingly, but if he can't play against Detroit, Okwara would have an opportunity to tee off on backup P.J. Walker.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 9
NFL Today, Week 9NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets sack during loss to Colts Okwara collected six tackles and one sack during Sunday's 41-21 loss to Indianapolis.
Impact Okwara finished behind only Tracy Walker and Jamie Collins for the team lead in tackles, while a sack provides the former Giant with his third over the past two weeks. He's averaged 41.4 defensive snaps per game with one start, already amassing five sacks by the midway point of the year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions’ improved pass rush led by Romeo Okwara, a top-20 pass rusher this season As NFL trade deadline approaches, Detroit Lions have more options to buy and sell (subscription required)
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions acquire DE Griffen from Cowboys for conditional pick
The Detroit Lions have acquired veteran defensive end Everson Griffen from the Dallas Cowboys for a conditional draft pickOCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tacks on two sacks Okwara made three solo tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Falcons.
Impact Okwara continues to make key plays for the Lions, as he strip-sacked Matt Ryan last in the fourth quarter, setting up a go-ahead field goal for the Lions just a couple of minutes later. The Notre Dame product now has four sacks and 10 quarterback pressures this season, and he's handled at least 50 percent of the defensive workload in five straight games. He'll look to keep it rolling Week 8 against the Colts, but he'll have a tougher matchup because Philip Rivers has been sacked on just 2.5 percent of dropbacks.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lions held a lead and looked sharp on defense
The Detroit Lions looked recharged after their open date, and on Sunday they did exactly what they needed to against a struggling Jacksonville teamOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records second sack of 2020 Okwara logged three tackles and a sack in Sunday's loss against New Orleans.
Impact Okwara now has a sack in each of his last two contests. He recorded just 1.5 sacks a season ago in 14 contests, so he's off to a promising start so far in 2020.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions DE Romeo Okwara looks to bounce back while bringing little brother Julian up to speed This Detroit Lions LB is learning the little things from vets after splashy rookie year
AUGUST 27, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions sign DE Will Clark and release OG Caleb Benenoch
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Will Clarke, adding much-needed depth at the positionAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Begins training camp on NFI list The Lions placed Okwara (undisclosed) on the reserve/non-football injury list Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Okwara will need to gain full clearance from his undisclosed injury before joining teammates at practice. The 25-year-old stands to reprise his role as a starting defensive end for Detroit when healthy.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Begins training camp on NFI list The Lions placed Okwara (undisclosed) on the reserve/non-football injury list Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Okwara will need to gain full clearance from his undisclosed injury before joining teammates at practice. The 25-year-old stands to reprise his role as a starting defensive end for Detroit when healthy.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list
The Detroit Lions put wide receiver Geronimo Allison on the reserve/opt-out listAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions sign defensive end Romeo Okwara to 2-year extension
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Romeo Okwara to a two-year contract extensionMARCH 5, 2019
Time, talent and legacy help latest Okwara shine for Irish
Time, talent and legacy help latest Okwara shine for IrishNOVEMBER 9, 2018
