Lions OLB-DE Romeo Okwara to IR ( torn Achilles Tendon )

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Lions OLB Romeo Okwara tore his Achilles, out for the season

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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions & DE Romeo Okwara agree to a new 3 yr contract

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/958/lions-romeo-okwara-agree-contract

This thread relates to the following thread:

Bears 24, Lions 14 : Game 4 ( 2021 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1207/bears-24-lions-game-2021

I wish Romeo Okwara the best in the long and difficult recovery process ahead for him.

Julian Okwara is definitely making plenty of progress, especially as a pass rusher.

Austin Bryant has also come along way. While Bryant didn't make a major impact in yesterday's loss to the Bears, two things in particular jumped out:

1. The effort, hustle, and energy by Bryant is something that I noticed to some extent in the pre-season. It has been on display that much more in the regular season. From my point of view, Bryant brings a moxie element on Defense, much like WR Quintez Cephus does on Offense. Bryant overcame an enormous amount of injury adversity to even get to where he currently is this point in time. Bryant is becoming one of my favorite players on the Lions. He fits the direction Dan Campbell is seeking for the Lions. I'm not sure what Bryant's upside is as NFL an edge player. But he's one of the players that I'm most interested in watching in a Lions season in which wins will be hard to come by.

2. Bryant has come along way from being a one dimensional speed rusher as a rookie. It's evident that Bryant has spent plenty of time with strength and training.

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Romeo Okwara: 'I'll be back better than ever'

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I'm glad to see that Romeo Okwara is trying to be upbeat.

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Romeo Okwara staying fully engaged with Lions despite being out for the season

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Great job by Romeo Okwara.

Despite the Lions 0-5 record and outlook the remainder of the season, it's evident that Dan Campbell and his staff are building a strong foundation.

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Romeo Okwara moving more at this stage of Achilles recovery, motivated to get back for Detroit Lions

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In addition to everything Romeo Okwara expressed that was mentioned in the article, the Lions have pick # 2 of the draft. Which will likely be used on a Defensive Edge player.

With it being more likely than not that Trey Flowers will be a salary cap casualty, the freed up salary cap space, if Flowers is released, would substantially increase the chances of Charles Harris being re-signed.

Though Romeo Okwara is a major question mark for the 2022 season, the Lions Defensive Edge player situation has a realistic chance of being a major team strength.