The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday that they have placed second-year defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike on injured reserve. He will miss the first four games of the season.
Onwuzurike was limited most of his rookie season while dealing with a back injury that was reportedly incredibly painful. He worked diligently with the Lions' strength and conditioning staff, and the medical team, to put a plan in place to mitigate his pain while they worked to strengthen his back.
In the spring, Onwuzurike was headed in the right direction and drew praise from coach Dan Campbell.