The Detroit Lions (7-8) have declared their injury designations ahead of the Week 17 matchup with the Chicago Bears (3-12) and they will once again be without starting safety DeShon Elliott for the second week in a row.
Ruled OUT
- G Kayode Awosika (ankle)
- S DeShon Elliott (shoulder)
Elliott will once again be forced from action this week and per coach Dan Campbell, the team is planning on starting second-year defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu in his place. Melifonwu started last week against the Panthers but struggled to acclimate, something Lions coaches are hoping more experience will help remedy in this game.