Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu suffered the injury during the team's Week 5 loss to New England and will be out for the second consecutive game. He was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week and also had the team's Week 6 bye to recover, so the issue appears to be significant.

Melifonwu (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu exited Detroit's Week 5 matchup against New England with an ankle injury and failed to practice in any capacity this week. He's managed to suit up for only two games this season, as he was previously bothered by a hamstring injury.

Melifonwu is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu recorded one tackle before leaving the contest in the second half. Kerby Joseph is currently the only healthy safety on the active roster, so a cornerback will likely be thrust into a new role until Melifonwu is able to return.

Melifonwu (coach's decision) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

While Melifonwu was dealing with a hamstring injury this week, it appears he won't take the field for his season debut due to the coach's decision. Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott, the team's starting safeties, will both be active for Sunday's matchup.

Melifonwu (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu missed the first two games of the campaign due to a hamstring issue, but it appears he'll be available to make his season debut in Week 3. As a rookie, the 2021 third-round pick recorded 15 tackles across seven appearances, and he figures to garner a similar backup role behind Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott in 2022.

Melifonwu (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

It's not surprising Melifonwu is out, as he has been practicing on and off since the start of the season. JuJu Hughes will continue to serve as the primary backup to starting safeties Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott.

Melifonwu (hamstring) is inactive Week 1 against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year reserve safety had entered the week with a "doubtful" tag after logging limited practices each time out, so it's no surprise to see Melifonwu on the inactive list. Instead, Kerby Joseph would now appear to be in line to serve as the backup to starting strong safety Tracy Walker.

Melifonwu (hamstring) is considered doutbful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu has been sidelined for a couple weeks with a nagging hamstring issue. If he is indeed ultimately ruled out, JuJu Hughes and Kerby Joseph would be the primary depth available behind Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott at safety.

Melifonwu has recently missed time due to an undisclosed injury, Jeremy Reisman of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear if Melifonwu is dealing with an ailment related to the undisclosed injury that prevented him from fully taking part in June minicamp. It is also not clear when Melifonwu could be back in action. For now, Detroit will enter Week 1 with JuJu Hughes as the top backup at safety behind Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott.

Melifonwu (undisclosed) recently participated in individual drills without any noticeable restrictions, the Woodward Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melifonwu missed some practice time in June due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears he is past that issue in advance of training camp. This bodes well for the 23-year-old, who has spent the offseason transitioning from cornerback to safety, where he will compete with Brady Breeze, Kerby Joseph and C.J. Moore for snaps behind Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott.