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All Lions: Should Lions Move Jeff Okudah to Nickel Cornerback?

Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been posting videos of his rehabilitation on social media.

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Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah is coming off of a torn Achilles that cost him the majority of his sophomore season in the National Football League. 

In a recent edition of the Detroit Lions Podcast, co-host Jeff Risdon expressed that Okudah may be moved to a new position when he returns from his injury in 2022. 

"I think he's the new slot (nickel cornerback). I think he and AJ Parker are going to be manning the slot corner positions in Detroit. Not outside," Risdon explained. "I think Jerry (Jacobs) will play outside, A.O. (Amani Oruwariye) as outside. I think if they bring in somebody, it will be an outside guy, depending on who else they might bring in -- whether it be free agency or the draft."

Here is a look at other Detroit Lions news that has occurred over the weekend: 

  • SB Nation explored the worst case scenario that could occur for the Detroit Lions with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. 
  • Dave Birkett breaks down why the Detroit Lions and Dan Campbell are leading the NFL's fourth-down evolution (subscription required). 
  • The Atlanta Falcons signed safety Dean Marlowe to a one-year contract. 
  • Our friends at Woodward Sports explored if T.J. Hockenson should be signed to a long-term contract or have his fifth-year option exercised. 
  • Lions team reporter Dannie Rogers had a one-on-one interview with Tom Pelissero of NFL Network talking "Hard Knocks," the 2024 NFL Draft and the Lions' offseason decisions. 
  • Vito Chirco of SI All Lions dropped a mock draft that addressed several of the Lions' offseason needs.
  • Benjamin Raven of MLive reports on ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay's recent conference call and the decreased likelihood Detroit selects a quarterback with the second overall pick. 
  • It's running back Jamaal Williams' 27th birthday on Sunday. The Lions tweeted out a celebratory message to the talented running back over the weekend. 
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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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