Okwara is set to start alongside linebackers Kyzir White and Mack Wilson after Dennis Gardeck suffered a season-ending ACL injury during Monday's win over the Chargers, Kevin Zimmerman of Arizona Sports reports.

The Eagles signed Okwara to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Okwara was waived by the Lions on Thursday.

Okwara (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.

Okwara (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Okwara (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Okwara was active during OTAs earlier this month for the Lions.

The Lions placed Okwara (elbow) on injured reserve Saturday.

Okwara (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Okwara has exited Thursday's game against the Bills with an elbow injury.