Pat O’Connor only had to wait seven years. News Sports Autos Entertainment Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. ... In fact, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2017's seventh round, ...

Detroit Lions injury updates: Pat O'Connor, Terrion Arnold ruled out, Kevin Zeitler exits. Andrew Birkle. Detroit Free Press. Just what the Detroit Lions didn't need: more injuries to the defense.

Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) and defensive end Pat O'Connor (95) celebrate a Minnesota Vikings false start during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

O'Connor recorded a 55.3 overall defensive grade and a 58.8 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus. The Lions added depth in preparation for next week's joint practices against the New York Giants.

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 Detroit Lions have retained more of their defensive line depth. Pat O'Connor, whom the team added during the summer prior to last season, has re-signed with the team ahead of the 2025 season.

O’Connor, 30, was a seventh-round pick by Detroit in 2017. The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the signing of defensive lineman Pat O’Connor, who started his career in Detroit and played ...

Detroit — Lions defensive lineman Pat O’Connor has played seven years in the NFL. He won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But by his own admission, he never thought he’d have a ...

Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) and defensive end Pat O'Connor (95) celebrate a Minnesota Vikings false start during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

The Detroit Lions have retained more of their defensive line depth. Pat O'Connor, whom the team added during the summer prior to last season, has re-signed with the team ahead of the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) and defensive end Pat O'Connor (95) celebrate a Minnesota Vikings false start during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.