Detroit Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu is the latest player to get injured during the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders. Here's the latest update on Melifonwu's status.
Melifonwu suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Commanders and is questionable to return. Melifonwu missed most of the regular season with a hand injury and he's run into some more bad luck. He's also the latest player to go down in a beat-up Detroit secondary.
HC Dan Campbell speaks on the season and what they have to do moving forward. Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes speaks on the 2024 season and what he expects for 2025.
The Detroit Lions have a pivotal offseason ahead of them after falling short of their ultimate goal which was to get to and win the Super Bowl. The Lions have already seen Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn depart the organization for head coaching opportunities,
After a season shortened by injury, safety Ifeatu Melifonwu is approaching free agency this offseason, but he'd love to stay in Detroit if it works out.
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu said the Lions have their eyes on making the Super Bowl this year. "Obviously that's the goal, but you can't get there if you look past the first game," he said.
Brian Branch has played well all year at the other safety spot (though both he and Joseph irked Campbell with personal foul penalties Monday), Amik Robertson is active trying to punch loose fumbles and Ifeatu Melifonwu is a capable blitzer. The Lions weren ...