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Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu makes presence felt in long-awaited season debut
After months of rehabbing, Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu made his season debut in Sunday’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Detroit Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, sign 3 players to 53-man roster
The Detroit Lions made a ton of roster moves Saturday, including activating Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve.
Lions Ifeatu Melifonwu Active Against Bears
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, was declared active for Sunday's game. Detroit's full list of inactives includes Colby Sorsdal, Giovanni Manu, Brodric Martin, Jonah Williams, Graham Glasgow, Kwon Alexander and David Montgomery.
Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve; waive Brandon Joseph after arrest
The Detroit Lions have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off the injured reserve and waived safety Brandon Joseph following his arrest early Saturday morning. According to the Detroit Free Press, Joseph was arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence, per the Dearborn Heights Police Department.
Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Making regular-season debut Sunday
Melifonwu was sidelined for the Lions' first 14 regular-season games due to ankle and hand injuries, but the 25-year-old safety will make his 2024 debut Sunday and provide depth at safety behind starters Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph.
Ifeatu Melifonwu could be boon to Lions' diminished defense
He leaned on his faith, family and friends to navigate some dark days, and ran back into the light Sunday in Chicago. And then the coaches showed their faith in him.
Detroit Lions waive safety Brandon Joseph after brief police arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu
The Detroit Lions have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve, putting him a step closer to making his season ...
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Lions-Bears snap counts: Detroit deploys 3 safety sets in Ifeatu Melifonwu’s return
With injuries all over the defense, the Detroit Lions continue to make adjustments with their player usage, and the return of ...
Will Ifeatu Melifonwu play this week? Injury updates for Lions DB
That role hasn’t really been used much by the Lions in the 2024 season. Linebacker Ezekiel Turner has served in that sort of ...
Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, add five other players ahead of Bears; Brian Branch fined
The Detroit Lions made a number of moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, including activating Ifeatu ...
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Lions missing rookie CB at practice; open return window for All-Pro returner
ALLEN PARK -- Terrion Arnold was not spotted at Thursday’s practice after the Detroit Lions returned from a brief holiday ... back in a primary slot cornerback role. Defensive back Ifeatu ...
Lions Activate Potential Defensive Game Changer
As the Lions navigate the final stretch of the season, Melifonwu’s activation is a positive sign. For the team, it’s a chance ...
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Detroit Lions injury news: Dan Campbell provides updates on plethora of players
The Detroit Lions suffered massive injury casualties in Sunday's loss ... They laid it on the line for us." DBs Ifeatu ...
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Detroit Lions waive Brandon Joseph after arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu from IR
All things Lions: Latest Detroit Lions news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more. The Lions, who ...