The Detroit Lions appeared to have found a gem late in the 2023 season in safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. A converted cornerback, Melifonwu became a major asset to the Lions' defense with his ability to blitz.
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu kind of came out of nowhere in 2023. The Lions drafted him with a third-round pick in their first draft and he had been so quiet that it felt like maybe that pick was a bust.
Ifeatu Melifonwu made a massive impact on the Detroit Lions' defense down the stretch of the 2023 season. However, early on it looked to be a lost year for the third-year defender.
The Detroit Lions' defense features a trio of safeties that each have the capability of intercepting opposing quarterbacks. On the road against the San
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu had his end zone celebration against the Minnesota Vikings planned for several weeks. "Yeah, I had that planned probably for like three weeks," Melifonwu said.
The Detroit Lions will have a decision ahead of them in the secondary when safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns to action. Gardner-Johnson, who has been on injured reserve since Week 2 with a torn pec, is nearing a return and could see action as soon as this Saturday against Dallas.
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has been named NFC Defensive Player of The Week for his performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. The third-year defensive back has performed exceptionally well in each of his last two games.
The Detroit Lions got a strong performance from their secondary Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The unit recorded four interceptions off of Vikings' quarterback Nick Mullens.
Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller had a phenomenal call of the Detroit Lions’ NFC North-clinching interception vs. Vikings It’s not a Detroit Lions win until we officially hear from play-by-play announcer Dan Miller.
The Detroit Lions are celebrating excitedly their first division title in 30 years. In a hard-fought contest, safety Ifeatu Melifonwu was able to intercept Nick Mullins to seal the victory, 30-24, at U.S.
Former Syracuse defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu picked off a pass to secure a Detroit Lions victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. With the win, the Lions clinched its first division title since 1993 (30 years).
For the first time since 1993, the Detroit Lions can call themselves a division champion.
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has dealt with plenty of stops and starts throughout his three-year NFL career. Injuries have derailed his momentum seemingly at every turn throughout his career.
The Detroit Lions took care of business Saturday night, dominating the Denver Broncos from start to finish to push their record to 10-4.
Ifeatu Melifonwu is a young defensive back who patiently waited for his opportunity to help the team that took a chance on him in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Arguably the No. 1 thing on the Detroit Lions’ to-do list this offseason was upgrading the defense. The team managed to go 9-8 last season despite having a defense that ranked 28th in points allowed and 32nd in yardage.
The Detroit Lions defense ranked 31st last season in points allowed. While the team significantly upgraded their defensive line by drafting Aidan Hutchinson 2nd overall, many questions still loomed over what this defense would look like heading into 2022.
It’s a bad blow for Detroit — the third-rounder out of Syracuse was enjoying a strong start to his pro career.
Okudah suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter and did not return.
During a memorable weekend, the Colts signed All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard with the most lucrative contract ever given to an off-ball LB.
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