Allen Park — A year after fielding the worst defense in franchise history, and seeing those struggles continue through the first half of the 2021 season, the Detroit Lions were in desperate need for an identity on that side of the ball.
Whether intentionally borrowed or absorbed through subconscious osmosis, they found one in Pittsburgh coming out of the bye.
Following the team's exit meetings last week, cornerback Amani Oruwariye sat down with the media before leaving the team's facility for the last time prior to the start of the offseason. During that interview session he brought with him a stylized padlock, painted in the Steelers' color scheme.