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Dobbs Overcomes Two Turnovers with Long TD Run as Lions Beat Commanders, 17-13
Levi Onwuzurike and Eric O'Neill are drawing praise from Dan Campbell after a strong training camp and could earn bigger roles on defense.
- On Aug 22, the Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Commanders 17-13 in a preseason game, with quarterback Joshua Dobbs racing 50 yards for a tying touchdown on his third drive.
- Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike and linebacker Eric O'Neill are pushing up the Detroit Lions depth chart after Onwuzurike recovered from torn anterior cruciate ligament surgery last season.
- Head coach Dan Campbell praised Onwuzurike for "elevating his FBI and just his skillset," while noting O'Neill "makes plays every day" as a disruptive defender.
- Backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs completed 7 of 12 passes for 74 yards in the victory, while the game provided coaches a closer evaluation of defensive prospects competing for roster spots.
- With training camp advancing, the Lions coaching staff continues evaluating depth as Onwuzurike and O'Neill aim to solidify their roles within the team's defensive rotation.
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Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
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