The Chargers signed Awosika (illness) to a contract Wednesday.
Awosika spent last season playing a reserve role for the Lions' interior offensive line, starting four of his 13 regular-season appearances. He appears fully recovered from the illness that caused him to be inactive Week 18 and will now compete to secure a similar depth gig in Los Angeles.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Won't suit up vs. Chicago
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Awosika (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Awosika will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale, so Michael Niese and Miles Frazier will serve as the top reserves on the offensive line. Awosika signed a one-year contract with the Lions in March and will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Limited Thursday
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Awosika (illness) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Awosika would be a candidate to start at left guard if Christian Mahogany (illness) is unable to play Sunday against the Bears. Awosika has appeared in 13 games this season, making four starts.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Awosika (illness) didn't practice Wednesday.
The 27-year-old likely needs to practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the Bears. If active Sunday, Awosika will likely operate as one of Detroit's top reserve offensive guards.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Full practice Wednesday
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Awosika (foot) was a estimated to be a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Awosika appears to be on track to return to action in Week 16 after missing the team's last two contests with a foot injury. The 27-year-old could be back in his starting role at left guard against Pittsburgh on Sunday, though Christian Mahogany (lower leg) could challenge him for that spot if he's activated from injured reserve.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Not playing Sunday
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Awosika (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Rams.
Awosika will miss a second consecutive game despite being a limited participant in practice throughout the week as he continues to deal with a foot injury. The 27-year-old will aim to make his return Week 16 versus the Steelers, and Trystan Colon is set to start at left guard in his place.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Awosika (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Awosika was unable to suit up Week 14 versus the Cowboys, but he appears to be making recovery progress ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Rams. The Lions have also designated Christian Mahogany (fibula) for return from IR, and he was limited in practice Wednesday.
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Lions' Kayode Awosika: Returning to NFC North champs
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Awosika re-signed with the Lions on Friday.
Awosika has been mostly a rotational player during his three seasons in Detroit, starting seven of the 36 regular-season games in which he's appeared. However, he could have the opportunity to compete for a starting role during the Lions' upcoming training camp due to Kevin Zeitler's signing with Tennessee in mid-March.
