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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 capacity for the last two weeks. The only reserve safety on Detroit’s active roster is Brandon Joseph, who plays primarily on special teams. Undrafted rookie Loren Strickland is on the team’s practice squad.
Lions activate safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off injured reserve
The Detroit Lions activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve on Saturday, putting him a step closer to making his season debut. Melifonwu was listed as questionable due to a hand injury for Sunday's game at Chicago.
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 Melifonwu from injured reserve.
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.
Lions waive safety Brandon Joseph after brief police arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Detroit Lions waive Brandon Joseph after arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu from IR
According to Dearborn Heights police, Brandon Joseph was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of OUI after he was pulled over for speeding.
Lions Announce Nine Roster Moves, Activate S Ifeatu Melifonwu
The Detroit Lions announced they have activated S Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve. It’s worth noting that Melifonwu remains questionable for Week 16.
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu active for Lions against Bears
The Detroit Lions announced their inactive players for Sunday’s Week 16 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, was
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.
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.
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Ifeatu Melifonwu had two tackles and one sack in 34-17 win in Chicago.
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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 ...
Lions inactive players vs Bears: Brian Branch will play, Graham Glasgow out
The Lions had already ruled out two players due to injuries. Running back David Montgomery and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin ...