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2024 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News Melifonwu & Anzalone
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The Detroit Lions 2026 will be getting started soon as training camp opens on July 25. In the meantime, let's relive the incredible highs and lows of the 2024 season through the lens of the Top 10 Injury News - with present day updates.
Here are number nine and ten as seen in 2024 Revisited: Lions Top 10 Injury News with Present Updates :
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#9 Ifeatu Melifonwu turbulent year
This rangy, athletic safety made multiple splash plays in the prior season, but just couldn't stay healthy in 2024. An ankle (or more likely Achilles) injury followed by a hand fracture caused him to miss almost the entire season. His first appearance wasn't until December in Week 15.
Then in the playoff game, he exited due to a hamstring strain…
January 18, 2025:
Where are they now: Melifonwu played 16 games with the Dolphins in 2025. Currently, he is an unrestricted free agent.
#10 Alex Anzalone forearm fracture
November 17, 2024:
One of the friendly fire injuries of 2024 entrapped Anzalone who went on to miss the next six games. He was able to successfully return for the end of the regular season and the playoffs.
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Where are they now: Anzalone had a healthy 2025 season with the Lions , missing just one game with a concussion. He will play 2026 with the Tampa Bay Bucs , who signed him as a free agent.
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