Lions' Patrick O'Connor: Returning to Detroit

O'Connor and the Lions agreed on a contract Tuesday.

O'Connor will return to Detroit after recording a career-high 18 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 12 regular-season games in 2024. The defensive end will provide the Lions with a depth option behind Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg) and Josh Paschal off the edge.