In O'Connor, the Lions found a reliable member of their rotation last season. Picked up during training camp, he earned a practice squad spot to start the regular season before winding up on the active roster and playing a key role midway through the year.

The injury bug has already bitten a member of the Detroit Lions’ defense, with defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike set to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season after being placed on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

The Lions placed defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Thursday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.

The Detroit Lions announced the placement of several players on injury lists to start training camp, including defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike, who will now miss the first four games of the season.