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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Detroit Lions waive safety Brandon Joseph after brief police arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu
He was not charged with any crime as of Saturday. Also on Saturday, the Lions activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from ...
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 ...
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 ...
'Things That Don't Require Talent': What Lions Need to Clean Up
The Lions have been battered, but have steadied the ship each time they've faced adversity. Detroit has shown plenty of resiliency throughout the year, most recently defeating Chicago after a loss to ...
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Detroit Lions waive Brandon Joseph after arrest, activate Ifeatu Melifonwu from IR
The Lions, who declined comment Saturday evening, waived Joseph and return man Maurice Alexander, activated Ifeatu ...
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Ifeatu Melifonwu had two tackles and one sack in 34-17 win in Chicago.
Nolan Bianchi asks Aaron Glenn about the secondary's versatility. Wojo asks Ben Johnson about preparing for Sunday's game in Chicago. Nolan, Rich examine the Lions' Super Bowl chances after latest ...