With injuries all over the defense, the Detroit Lions continue to make adjustments with their player usage, and the return of Ifeatu Melifonwu led to some fun new wrinkles. Here’s a closer look at the Lions’ snap counts in their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears.

That role hasn’t really been used much by the Lions in the 2024 season. Linebacker Ezekiel Turner has served in that sort of capacity for the last two weeks. The only reserve safety on Detroit’s active roster is Brandon Joseph, who plays primarily on special teams. Undrafted rookie Loren Strickland is on the team’s practice squad.

Additionally, the team activated Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve and signed wide receiver Tom Kennedy, outside linebacker Mitchell Agude and defensive lineman Chris Smith to the active roster.

The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.

The Detroit Lions suffered massive injury casualties in Sunday's loss ... They laid it on the line for us." DBs Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Campbell said he expects the Lions to open Melifonwu's 21-day return-to-practice window this week ...

They also did not place running back David Montgomery on injured reserve. Another positive sign as they wait to decipher a timeline for the veteran.

Here’s everything we know about the Lions Week 16 win in Chicago, including stats, stars, game takeaways and more.

According to Dearborn Heights police, Brandon Joseph was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of OUI after he was pulled over for speeding.

The Detroit Lions activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve on Saturday, putting him a step closer to making his season debut. Melifonwu was listed as questionable due to a hand injury for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Safety Brian ...

Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, was declared active for Sunday's game. Detroit's full list of inactives includes Colby Sorsdal, Giovanni Manu, Brodric Martin, Jonah Williams, Graham Glasgow, Kwon Alexander and David Montgomery.

The Detroit Lions announced their inactive players for Sunday’s Week 16 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, was