The Lions under general manager Brad Holmes have rarely made knee-jerk reaction trades, and though Onwuzurike was a valuable piece on defense, he is one they can survive without.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the 2025 season following surgery for an ACL injury.

Campbell did say that he felt good about the depth that the Lions' defensive line has right now and that the team felt good about having first-round pick Tyleik Williams in place.