After months of rehabbing, Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu made his season debut in Sunday’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

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 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 ...

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.

If the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday, the Lions can clinch the NFC North with a win in Week 18 no matter what they do vs. the 49ers.

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 have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off the injured reserve and waived safety Brandon Joseph following his arrest early Saturday morning. According to the Detroit Free Press, Joseph was arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence, per the Dearborn Heights Police Department.

The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.

Wojo asks Ben Johnson about preparing for Sunday's game in Chicago. Nolan, Rich examine the Lions' Super Bowl chances after latest injuries. Jahmyr Gibbs says they'll 'pick up the slack' without injured teammate. Josh Paschal says they'll respond to loss ...

With two games remaining in the NFL season, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knows there's still room for improvement if they want to make it to the Super Bowl.

Long helped fill the void at linebacker over the last five games. But he's out with Pittman back in the fold, not to mention Reeves-Maybin nearing a return.