Julian Okwara through the years

Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara plays against New Mexico in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara (99) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) runs during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm (4) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.

This is a 2020 photo of Julian Okwara of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. This image reflects the Detroit Lions active roster as of Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers on August 8, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium. The Browns won 30-10.

Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara (99) in action against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)

Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara (42) works against Georgiaduring the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns defeated the Lions 13-10 after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns won 22-13.

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers on August 8, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium. The Browns won 30-10.

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 15 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) runs off the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on September 18, 2025.

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) closes in on a sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Defensive lineman Julian Okwara signs his contract on March 18, 2026 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara (42) rushes against New Mexico offensive lineman Teton Saltes (50) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara (99) in action against Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Josh Wells (72) during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara (99) in action against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

This is a 2025 photo of Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. This image reflects the Cleveland Browns active roster as of May 29, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99), left, runs during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns won 22-13.

Detroit Lions defensive end Julian Okwara reacts after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during Day 9 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 2, 2025.

Detroit Lions' Julian Okwara runs a drill during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns won 22-13.

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) is seen during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 24-6. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) lines up on defense during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)

Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) walks back to the locker room before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)