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Ifeatu Melifonwu

Ifeatu Melifonwu

CB - Miami Dolphins

Height: 6' 3"Weight: 210 lbsAge: 26College: Syracuse

2025 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #238
Best / Worst #184 / #184

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Ifeatu Melifonwu signs with Miami

The Dolphins have signed Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year, $4 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Melifonwu will likely enter the Dolphins' defense as the favorite to start with Jevon Holland heading to the Giants. The 25-year-old tallied 10 total tackles and one sack in three games with the Lions in 2024.

Jesse Garcia14 weeks ago
Ifeatu Melifonwu (finger) placed on IR

The Detroit Lions placed Ifeatu Melifonwu on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Melifonwu had been activated from IR working his way back from an ankle injury, but he suffered a finger injury while he was working his way back to full speed. He'll now have to miss at least four more games.

Ari Koslow30 weeks ago
Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle/finger) ruled out for Week 11

Ifeatu Melifonwu has ben ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact

Melifonwu was a late add to the injury report after he did not practice on Friday. He will be sidelined on Sunday as a result.

Ari Koslow31 weeks ago
Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) placed on IR

The Lions placed Ifeatu Melifonwu on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Melifonwu had been sidelined from practice due to an ankle injury. He will be sidelined for at least the next four games.

Ari Koslow37 weeks ago
Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) misses practice Thursday

Ifeatu Melifonwu was absent from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Melifonwu was sidelined last week due to an ankle injury. He has one extra day to practice this week with the Lions playing on Monday.

Ari Koslow38 weeks ago