Detroit Lions release defensive linemen Tyre West and Levi Onwuzurike
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Detroit Lions released defensive linemen Tyre West and Levi Onwuzurike from their practice squad on Friday. The roster moves occur one day before the team opens its regular season against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field. West had been signed to the practice squad on August 31 after being waived by the team following the conclusion of the preseason. A seventh-round draft pick in 2026, West played at Tennessee from 2022 to 2025 where he recorded 65 tackles and 10 sacks. The Lions are set to host the Saints on September 13 at 1 p.m. EDT. No immediate replacements for the two roster spots were announced by the team.
- •Tyre West and Levi Onwuzurike were released from the Lions practice squad on Friday.
- •The Lions play their season opener against the New Orleans Saints on September 13.
- •Tyre West was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
- •West recorded 10 sacks and 65 tackles during his collegiate career at Tennessee.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lions release former Tennessee lineman ahead of NFL Week 1
"Detroit releases former Vol ahead of Week 1 game versus New Orleans.
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