IFEATU MELIFONWU
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024

11:58 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) recorded 33 tackles, 3.0 sacks, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.

Mon, Jan 01, 2024

3:07 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) had three solo tackles and an interception in Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Cowboys.

Mon, Dec 25, 2023

5:28 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) totaled five tackles with two sacks and two pass breakups with one interception during Sunday's win over the Vikings.

Sun, Nov 19, 2023

11:41 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hand) is active Sunday against the Bears.

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

12:21 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) will start Sunday against the Falcons, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Tue, Jun 20, 2023

2:27 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) stood out at safety during recent minicamp practices, John Maakaron of Sports Illustrated reports.

Sun, Nov 13, 2022

11:59 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

5:30 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

11:07 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

11:09 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Sun, Oct 09, 2022

3:34 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an ankle injury.

Sun, Sep 25, 2022

12:10 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (coach's decision) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

5:33 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Sun, Sep 18, 2022

12:45 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.

Sun, Sep 11, 2022

12:02 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) is inactive Week 1 against the Eagles.

12:02 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) is inactive Week 1 against the Eagles.

Sat, Sep 10, 2022

12:42 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) is considered doutbful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

12:42 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (hamstring) is considered doutbful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Tue, Aug 30, 2022

2:12 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) has recently missed time due to an undisclosed injury, Jeremy Reisman of USA Today reports.

Sat, Jul 23, 2022

6:59 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (undisclosed) recently participated in individual drills without any noticeable restrictions, the Woodward Sports Network reports.

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

1:33 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) missed the end of offseason workouts due to an undisclosed injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Wed, Jun 01, 2022

11:23 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) has been playing safety this offseason, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

Sun, Dec 19, 2021

10:40 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Sat, Dec 11, 2021

9:39 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

3:52 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (thigh) was activated from injured reserve Monday,

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

10:33 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (thigh) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

10:32 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) Lions placed Melifonwu (thigh) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Tue, Sep 21, 2021

3:24 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) (thigh) is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

10:07 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) is questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Packers due to a thigh injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Mon, Sep 13, 2021

10:28 AM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) is likely in line for a starting role after Jeff Okudah suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

11:37 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Det) Lions selected Melifonwu in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

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