#95 -
DE
| Date | Description |
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| 2021-10-05 |
Achilles, reserve/injured.
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| 2021-03-17 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions to a three-year contract.
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| 2021-03-15 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2019-03-01 |
Re-signed by the Detroit Lions to a two-year contract.
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| 2018-09-05 |
Claimed off waivers from the New York Giants.
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Defensive line coach Todd Wash said that Okwara (Achilles) is expected to be ready in the middle of the season, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Okwara (Achilles) will primarily play defensive end in Detroit's new 4-3 defense, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports. "He's a defensive end. He'll play a rush position in base, and the end or the rush in sub (packages). ... He can play some SAM in base, but once again, get him healthy and we're just going to play him at D-end," Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash said.
Speed, quickness and flow work to his advantage as a pass rush specialist who can also help containing the run. His long, lean frame translates into excellent overall mobility and lateral agility. Is capable of setting the edge and sealing off outside plays. A willing learner, he has shown significant improvement since entering the league as an undrafted free agent. Plays a bit too tall and stiff; he struggles to disengage from blocks and is still unrefined in his pass rush repertoire.
Long Range Potential: Athletic edge rusher with some upside.
