Lions elevate two offensive linemen, sign Levi Onwuzurike for Bills matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions have elevated offensive tackle Devin Cochran and center Seth McLaughlin from their practice squad for Thursday's game against the Buffalo Bills. This decision follows injuries to rookie right tackle Blake Miller and left guard Christian Mahogany. Additionally, the Lions signed defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike from their practice squad to the active roster. Onwuzurike has experience as a second-round draft pick but missed the previous season due to injury. The Lions are addressing concerns on their offensive line in preparation for the Week 2 contest.
- •Lions elevate Devin Cochran and Seth McLaughlin for the matchup.
- •Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany are ruled out due to injuries.
- •Levi Onwuzurike signed from the practice squad to the active roster.
- •Cochran provides tackle depth, McLaughlin backs up at center.
- •Lions prepare for their Week 2 game against the Bills.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Make 3 Roster Moves Hours Before Bills Showdown
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Lions elevate 2 O-linemen, sign Levi Onwuzurike for Bills game
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign DL Levi Onwuzurike to active roster, elevate two offensive linemen for Thursday's game
"Down Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany vs. The Bills, the Detroit Lions have elevated a couple of offensive linemen from their practice squad.
"The Lions signed Levi Onwuzurike to the active roster and elevated two offensive linemen hours before Thursday Night Football in Buffalo.
"Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is back on the active roster for the Lions.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:48 PMDetroit Lions Make 3 Roster Moves Hours Before Bills Showdown
The Lions signed Levi Onwuzurike to the active roster and elevated two offensive linemen hours before Thursday Night Football in Buffalo.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:19 PMLions elevate 2 O-linemen, sign Levi Onwuzurike for Bills game
Down Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany vs. The Bills, the Detroit Lions have elevated a couple of offensive linemen from their practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:15 PMLions sign DL Levi Onwuzurike to active roster, elevate two offensive linemen for Thursday's game
Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is back on the active roster for the Lions.
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