The report comes from The Akron Beacon Journal. Ifedi is filling in for starting LT Jedrick Wills Jr. (MCL), who “has shown no visible indication of when he’ll be back doing on-field football work” since injuring his knee in November 2023, per reporter Chris Easterling. Ifedi’s Saturday hand injury was among three total injuries suffered by the Browns’ backup tackle group, including James Hudson III (ankle) and Hakeem Adeniji (knee). Stefanski ruled Hudson out for the upcoming preseason contest but said Hudson “will be back soon.” Stefanski expects Adeniji to be “out for a little bit” though. The Browns’ thin tackle group is a concern.

Ifedi spent last season with the Bills after being released by the Lions at the conclusion of training camp but didn’t appear in a game last season. The former first-round pick last played in 2022, appearing in 17 games for the Falcons as a backup. He hasn’t started a game since 2021. Ifedi is an eight-year vet who can slot in to start if necessary, but he’s now two years removed from his last start. He’ll likely have to battle for a roster spot in camp.

The Bills were left with an immediate need for depth behind starting left tackle Dion Dawkins following roster cuts Tuesday. Ifedi brings a veteran presence and is capable of providing starter-level snaps should there be an injury ahead of him on the exterior offensive line.

Ifedi was released by the Falcons after their rookie minicamp and now latches on with the upswing Lions to provide depth on the offensive line. With the Lions already having one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, Ifedi will compete for a reserve role.