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THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions have defensive help on the way with Ifeatu Melifonwu, Emmanuel Moseley Za'Darius Smith may not be elite, but he might be key to a Detroit Lions' Super Bowl run

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Shifts to IR Melifonwu (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact Melifonwu has yet to appear in a game this season after sustaining an ankle injury during Lions' practice in early September. The Syracuse product will now be forced to miss Detroit's next four contests after moving to IR. Expect Brandon Joseph to serve as Detroit's top reserve safety while Menifonwu continues recovering from his ankle issue.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 3 Melifonwu (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Melifonwu continues to nurse an ankle injury that has prevented him from taking the field so far this season. The safety didn't practice in any capacity this week, so it's unclear how close he may be to making a return. Melifonwu's next chance to make his season debut will come on Monday Night Football against Seattle on Sept. 30.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu 'progressing' but still out with injury Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu ‘progressing’ but still out with an ankle injury that’s kept him from practicing for over a month

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Week 2 Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.

Impact Melifonwu being ruled out for Sunday's affair comes as no surprise, as the 25-year-old was held out of practice all week due to an ankle injury. Expect Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland to serve as the Lions' reserve safeties while Melifonwu remains sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Melifonwu (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Despite logging three consecutive limited practices last week, Melifonwu was unable to suit up for Week 1 against the Rams. The fact that the 2021 third-round pick wasn't able to practice in any capacity Wednesday doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Melifonwu will have two more chances Thursday and Friday to see the field and prepare for Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Melifonwu (ankle) will be inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

Impact Melifonwu has been nursing an ankle injury at practice this week and he'll be forced to miss the team's opener versus Los Angeles. The safety was able to participate in a limited capacity at practice during the week, so he'll likely be able to return to the field sooner rather than later.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for opener Melifonwu (ankle) is doubtful for Detroit's season opener against the Rams after logging limited practices all week, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melifonwu will has been unable to log a full practice this week, and he'll now likely miss out on the Lions' first game of the year. The 6-foot-2 safety's true status should be revealed closer to kickoff, but a doubtful tag is not promising. He recorded 33 tackles (24 solo), 3.0 sacks, eight passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble in the 2023 season which was his third with Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Thursday Melifonwu (ankle) was limited during Thursday's practice session.

Impact Melifonwu appears to have sustained an ankle injury earlier in the week. His participation in Friday's practice session will provide a clearer picture as to whether he can suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Rams. Melifonwu played in all 17 regular-season games for Detroit last season, and he finished with 33 tackles (24 solo), including 3.0 sacks, eight passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Sunday in question Melifonwu (undisclosed) is the only injury concern for the Lions in Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell stated Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Melifonwu's injury details are unclear, other than the Syracuse product can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams. His practice status in the days ahead should shed some light on his potential availability as the team's season opener approaches.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

What's next for Melifonwu after breakout third season? After coming on strong to finish last season, what is next for Detroit Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu?

JUNE 9, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Ifeatu Melifonwu Divisional Round highlights

JANUARY 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Postgame Interview: Dannie Rogers and Ifeatu Melifonwu

JANUARY 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

HIGHLIGHT: Reeves-Maybin and Melifonwu combine forces for blitzing sack of Mayfield Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin and defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu combine forces for blitzing sack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers qu...

JANUARY 21, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Ifeatu Melifonwu picks off Prescott in the redzone Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu picks off Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the redzone in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Detroit Lions Ifeatu Melifonwu Planned Trolling Vikings After Interception Ifeatu Melifonwu taking advantage of opportunity.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Detroit Lions Ifeatu Melifonwu Planned Trolling Vikings After Interception Ifeatu Melifonwu taking advantage of opportunity.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

It's finally clicking for Ifeatu Melifonwu, whose interception saves day for Lions Detroit secured its first division title in 30 years Sunday thanks to Melifonwu's first NFL pick. "I feel like it was my time," he said.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Ifeatu Melifonwu's INT seals Lions' first division title since 1993 Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu intercepts a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Productive in win Melifonwu registered nine tackles (six solo), including a sack, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble in Detroit's 42-17 win versus Denver on Saturday.

Impact Melifonwu had a dominant outing Sunday, finishing with a new season-high for tackles and also logged the first full sack of his career. The 24-year-old has now compiled 20 tackles (13 solo) in 14 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ifeatu Melifonwu lays the boom on sideline hit vs. Aaron Jones Detroit Lions cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu lays the boom on a sideline hit vs. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • NFL.COM

Ifeatu Melifonwu, Detroit Lions, Cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu is a 6-2.5, 183-pound Safety from Grafton, MA.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Campbell Shares Added Benefit of Healthy Ifeatu Melifonwu Lions coaching staff have seen growth from DB Ifeatu Melifonwu.

JUNE 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions notebook: With injuries behind him, Melifonwu making strides Of the players making the most noticeable improvements during these early stages of the offseason program, coach Dan Cambpell mentioned Ifea...

JUNE 9, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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