Pro Football Rumors

Ifeatu Melifonwu is set to make his season debut in Week 12. The fourth-year safety was activated from injured reserve on Monday, per a team announcement. Melifonwu returned to practice earlier this month, opening his three-week activation window. He was not moved to the active roster in time for Detroit’s Week 10 or 11 contests, but now he will be eligible to suit up for the … [Read more...] about Lions Activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, Place Alex Anzalone On IR; David Long Added To Practice Squad

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been one of the hottest names in each of the past two coaching cycles, though he ultimately pulled his name out of HC consideration in both 2023 and 2024 to remain in Detroit. To no surprise, Johnson will be “very, very selective” about his destination in the upcoming cycle, and he may elect yet again to stay in his current post, as … [Read more...] about Lions OC Ben Johnson Will Remain Highly Selective With HC Opportunities

The Lions enjoyed a blowout victory on Sunday, but the team’s defense did suffer a notable injury along the way. Linebacker Alex Anzalone is dealing with a broken forearm. As a result of the injury, head coach Dan Campbell pointed to an absence of six to eight weeks (h/t ESPN’s Eric Woodyard). Anzalone’s presence will certainly be missed by the NFC’s top seed, although that … [Read more...] about Lions’ Alex Anzalone Suffers Broken Forearm