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Lions waive Anthony Zettel Ricky Wagner Jersey , sign DE Romeo Okwara The Detroit Lions waived defensive lineman Anthony Zettel and were awarded former New York Giants defensive end Romeo Okwara via waivers on Wednesday. The news was first reported by ESPN reporter Field Yates and later confirmed by the Lions organization.While the move is fairly straight forward—replacing one defensive lineman with another—the transaction comes after the 53-man roster cutdowns and many NFL observers had assumed that Zettel’s place on the Lions roster was secured, perhaps even as a starting option opposite Ezekiel Ansah.Instead, the Lions have decided to take their chances on the waiver wire, less than six days before their season opener against the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football.” Okwara, an undrafted lineman from Notre Dame Quandre Diggs Jersey , played for the Giants from 2016 until Tuesday, when he was released by the organization. He spent most of the 2017 season on the injured reserve, suffering from an issue with his knee. During this preseason, Okwara was productive for the Giants, recording eight QB pressures—one sack T.J. Hockenson Detroit Lions Jersey , one hit, and six hurries according to Pro Football Focus’ Brett Whitefield.According to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein, Zettel, the sixth-round pick from the 2016 NFL Draft, was in the Lions locker room not an hour before he was waived. The Detroit Lions are apparently making a very aggressive move prior to next week’s trade deadline. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter T.J. Hockenson Jersey 2019 , the Lions are sending a fifth-round pick for New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison.The Lions have needed help along the defensive line all year. Their run defense is among the worst in the league, and although they have shown signs of improving, they’re still obviously prone to giving up big plays.“Snacks” Harrison has been a monster throughout his career at defending the run. The 2016 All Pro was named Pro Football Focus’ top run defender last year. Already, he’s picked up where he left off; he’s currently the No. 6 graded PFF interior defender and No. 4 against the run.Paired with the emerging rookie Da’Shawn Hand, the Lions now have a pretty solid duo of interior defenders. You have to wonder Color Rush T.J. Hockenson Jersey , though, what this means for Sylvester Williams, who has seen his playing time decrease throughout the year.The Lions have yet to confirm the trade nor announce a corresponding move.