Head coach Dan Campell stated Monday that Melifonwu (ankle) suffered a setback, and 'he won't be ready for a while," Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Melifonwu had his 21-day window to practice with the team opened on Nov. 6. His setback could jeopardize his return this season, as the Syracuse product will need to be placed on the 53-man roster no later than Nov. 27. If he is not near ready to play, the Lions will either need to use an active roster spot on him anyway, or return him to IR, officially ending his season.
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IR-R - Ankle - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-11-24Latest Ifeatu Melifonwu news
Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
5/2/1999 (25)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'3", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 3; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Boston, MA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Syracuse
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
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Head coach Dan Campell stated Monday that Melifonwu (ankle) suffered a setback, and 'he won't be ready for a while," Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Melifonwu had his 21-day window to practice with the team opened on Nov. 6. His setback could jeopardize his return this season, as the Syracuse product will need to be placed on the 53-man roster no later than Nov. 27. If he is not near ready to play, the Lions will either need to use an active roster spot on him anyway, or return him to IR, officially ending his season.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Melifonwu remains on injured reserve after his 21-day practice window was opened last Wednesday. He'll get another week of practice ahead of Week 12 against the Colts.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston. Melifonwu has been on injured reserve since late September due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 1, but his 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Wednesday, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. He was a full practice participant all week, and while he won't suit up Sunday, he has good chance at playing in Week 11 against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Melifonwu (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports. Melifonwu has yet to appear in a game this season after sustaining an ankle injury during a 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.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona. 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.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. 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.
Melifonwu (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session. 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.
Melifonwu (ankle) will be inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Rams. 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.
Melifonwu (ankle) is doubtful for Detroit's season opener against the Rams after logging limited practices all week, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. 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.