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Report: Detroit Lions, Romeo Okwara agree to a 2-year deal

The Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing back defensive end Romeo Okwara. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Lions and Okwara have agreed to a two-year deal:

The #Lions agreed to a two-year contract with DE Romeo Okwara, source said. Deal averages more than the 2nd-round RFA tender number with incentives on top. Locking up young player who flourished in first season under Matt Patricia with 7.5 sacks.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 1, 2019

According to Pelissero, the deal is worth more than a second-round tender, and since the 2019 NFL salary cap has been officially set at $188.