Detroit’s defensive line just took a big hit before the season even started. Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike is officially out for all of 2025 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed at the start of training camp on Sunday.

As he is preparing for his third season with the Lions, David Montgomery has newfound motivation in this year's training camp.

On Sunday, Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that Onwuzurike underwent ACL surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season. “Let me start with Levi. Levi’s out for the year," Campbell said. "Levi’s surgery, it was significant but it needed to be done. Out of his control, so he will miss the season.”

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery explained why he has a big chip on his shoulder going into the 2025 season, which should lead to him running even angrier than normal.

Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike will miss the 2025 season after ACL surgery, dealing another setback after his 2022 spine injury.

Kerby Joseph, who led the NFL in interceptions last season and earned First Team All-Pro honors, enters the 2025 season ranked as the No. 71 player in the league. Voting for the rankings is conducted by the players. Joseph joins tight end Sam LaPorta, who was ranked 94th, as the two Lions players who have currently been revealed to be on the list.

The Detroit Lions have gone from the hunter to the hunted in the National Football League on the heels of consecutive NFC North Division championships. Detroit is expected to be a team to watch this season as Dan Campbells' squad will bring back most of its roster including a bevy of players who