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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Listed as questionable
Melvin is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington due to a ribs injury.
Melvin was a surprise addition to Friday's injury report, indicating that he may have picked up his ribs injury during weekly practices. With Jamal Agnew (ankle) also ruled out, Dee Virgin and Mike Ford would likely play increased reserve roles if Melvin were forced to miss any time.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Season high in tackles
Melvin racked up nine tackles and one pass breakup during Sunday's 35-27 loss to Dallas.
Melvin had a good day in the stat sheet, but he was beat numerous times on a variety of routes and was also flagged for another defensive holding call. That doesn't matter for fantasy, though, and it might even be a good thing if quarterbacks continue to pick on him, which could certainly continue to be the case as long as Darius Slay stays healthy.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Drawing start Sunday
Melvin will start at cornerback Sunday against the Giants, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Melvin is starting in place of Darius Slay (hamstring). Melvin has played at least 55 defensive snaps in every game this season and likely will see a similarly large role while labeled the starter.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Records seven stops
Melvin made seven solo tackles in Sunday's 42-30 loss to the Vikings.
The Vikings tossed the ball 34 times, so Melvin had plenty of chances to get involved. He's been a mediocre cornerback this season, allowing an 84.4 passer rating when targeted.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Full go in Friday's practice
Melvin (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Melvin was limited in practice throughout the week before Friday. He was listed as questionable last week and ended up playing 75 defensive snaps against the Eagles, so Melvin should be a full go on Sunday against the Chiefs.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Remains limited
Melvin (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Melvin played 75 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Eagles after being listed as questionable, and he's apparently still not fully past the knee injury. The veteran cornerback seems likely to be available Week 4 unless he's downgraded to a non-participant Thursday or Friday.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Suits up Sunday
Melvin (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Melvin was limited during practice Thursday and Friday due to a knee issue, but he appears to have shaken the injury in time to suit up Sunday in Philadelphia. He'll play a key role in Detroit's secondary.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Questionable vs. Eagles
Melvin (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Melvin popped back up on the injury report Thursday with a knee injury and was limited for the final two days of preparation. The injury first came about during the first week of the regular season, but the defensive back was still able to play in the season opener. He may end up being a game-time call in Philadelphia.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Gearing up Sunday
Melvin (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
Melvin was a limited participant in every practice this week, but he shook off the injury for game time. The 29-year-old has 22 pass breakups over the last two seasons, and he will be tasked with shutting down the debut of the Air Raid offense.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Questionable vs. Arizona
Melvin (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
A knee injury forced Melvin to be limited in practice all week, and it's unclear exactly how severe the ailment is at this time. Melvin practicing in any form is somewhat of a positive sign, but his status for Sunday is still in question.
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Lions' Rashaan Melvin: Knee injury surfaces
Melvin (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Melvin's appearance on the injury report came as a surprise. The Lions may just be exercising caution for Melvin, who is projected to be a starting cornerback. If he can shed the injury tag, Melvin will be counted on to start at cornerback Sunday for the reveal of the Cardinals' Air Raid offense.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 322 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Age: 38 |
| School: Louisiana-Lafayette |
| Experience: 1 |