2022 Defense Stats
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8
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2.0
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0
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0
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0
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Okwara racked up just one sack over four games in 2021 before going down for the year with a torn Achilles. While he is not expected to be back in the pass-rush rotation until midseason, Okwara should immensely benefit from returning to his natural spot at defensive end after playing at outside linebacker in Detroit's old 3-4 defensive scheme. Read Past Outlooks
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Records two sacks in 2022
Okwara recorded eight tackles and two sacks over five games in 2022.
ANALYSIS
After tearing his Achilles just four weeks into the three-year, $37 million contract Okwara signed in 2021, the Notre Dame product didn't return until Week 14 of the 2022 campaign, only making a difference during a two-sack performance against the Jets in Week 15. With the Lions able to save over $7 million against the salary cap by potentially letting him go this offseason, Okwara is not certain to return to Detroit in 2023.
After tearing his Achilles just four weeks into the three-year, $37 million contract Okwara signed in 2021, the Notre Dame product didn't return until Week 14 of the 2022 campaign, only making a difference during a two-sack performance against the Jets in Week 15. With the Lions able to save over $7 million against the salary cap by potentially letting him go this offseason, Okwara is not certain to return to Detroit in 2023.
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Measurables Review
How do Romeo Okwara's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
255 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.90 secShuttle Time
4.53 secCone Drill
7.38 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Getting rewarded with a three-year, $13 million deal in free agency after posting 10 sacks in 2020, Okwara is set to move to outside linebacker in Detroit's new 3-4 alignment. How this might impact his output remains to be seen, but it's not out of the question that Okwara could see less snaps as a pure pass-rusher.
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Two sacks against Jets
Okwara notched four tackles including two sacks during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.
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Ready for season debut
Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that he's confident Okwara (Achilles) will be able to play Sunday against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Not listed on injury report
Okwara isn't listed on the injury report Wednesday.
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Not playing Sunday
Okwara (Achilles) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Returns to active roster
The Lions activated Okwara (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.
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