Melifonwu is one of the more interesting discussions among Detroit's 21 unrestricted free agents. The talent is there but ...

The Good: Detroit moved Brian Branch from the nickel cornerback spot, where he played as a rookie, to safety alongside Kerby Joseph in 2024 and the pair became arguably the best safety duo in football ...

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) breaks up a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on ...

and Ifeatu Melifonwu (hamstring) — to injuries during the game. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this season to get a first-round playoff bye, but were undone Saturday by turnovers and ...

O’Connor had a solid year and would provide steady depth if he returns. Melifonwu showed serious upside during his first taste of extended playing time in 2023. However, injuries have severely ...