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Detroit Lions and Romeo Okwara agree to 2-year deal

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INDIANAPOLIS — It doesn't solve all of their needs at defensive end, but it's a step in the right direction.

The Detroit Lions locked up their top sack producer from last season Friday, agreeing to a two-year deal with Romeo Okwara.

The deal, which was first reported by NFL Network, keeps Okwara from becoming a restricted free agent.

The Lions claimed Okwara off waivers from the New York Giants early last season and the 23-year-old defensive end immediately became their most effective pass rusher.