The Detroit Lions are nearing the end of a crucial 2024 offseason.
In what has been a busy spring for general manager Brad Holmes, the Lions have made several moves in an effort to put the team in a position to contend for a championship this upcoming season.
given an opportunity down the stretch last year.
He proved to be an excellent blitzer and also had two interceptions in coverage, including one that clinched the NFC North title in Minnesota. However, he’s also entering a contract year.
If the Lions were to make this move, it would be because they’d be banking on him not being able to replicate his success from the end of last season.
Should Detroit look to pick a safety earlier in the Draft and trust Brian Branch to take more reps in the role, then Melifonwu could be facing a tough spot on the depth chart.
