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Patrick O'Connor News: Returning to Detroit

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on March 19, 2025 at 9:53am

O'Connor and the Lions agreed on a contract Tuesday.

O'Connor will return to Detroit after recording a career-high 18 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 12 regular-season games in 2024. The defensive end will provide the Lions with a depth option behind Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg) and Josh Paschal off the edge.

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