Dan Campbell Confirms Key Lions Starter Out for Entire Season

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions kicked off day one of training camp at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park.

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The team had an impressive 2024-2025 season, breaking multiple team records and finishing the regular season at 15-2.

This all happened despite nearly two dozen injuries that tested the team's depth chart.

I, like many Lions fans, am excited to see #97 Aiden Hutchinson back on the field after he suffered a gruesome season-ending leg injury against the Dallas Cowboys.

Detroit Lions fans, hoping for a healthy roster with no players going down from injuries, received some bad news on Sunday when Coach Dan Campbell addressed the media.

Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Has Season Ending ACL Surgery

Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire season following surgery on his ACL this off season.

What Is An ACL Injury

An ACL injury is a very common injury, even for those of us who don't play professional sports.

Typically, this type of injury happens when you're playing a sport that might require you to change direction or pivot very quickly.

During that movement, it's possible to tear or sprain the anterior cruciate ligament, which is a major ligament in the knee.

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While defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike was a big part of last years success and will be missed, hopefully this much-needed surgery will have him feeling better than ever.

The Detroit Lions will take the field for their first preseason game on Thursday, July 31st against former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and the San Diego Chargers.