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Lions Extend Contracts for Onwuzurike and Paschal Through 2026

2/3/2026

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Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal, Detroit Lions, will remain under contract for the 2026 season due to Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.
Onwuzurike’s contract tolled after the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, guaranteeing a $1.5 million base salary.
Paschal’s contract tolled after missing 2025 season due to non-football injury, but his $1 million base salary is not guaranteed.
Both players may earn additional money through performance bonuses.

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Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal, Detroit Lions, will remain under contract for the 2026 season due to Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.
Onwuzurike’s contract tolled after the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, guaranteeing a $1.5 million base salary.
Paschal’s contract tolled after missing 2025 season due to non-football injury, but his $1 million base salary is not guaranteed.
Both players may earn additional money through performance bonuses.