He started 12 games in 2011 for the New England Patriots and had 67 tackles, ranking fifth on the team. Ihedigbo made his NFL debut with the New York Jets during the 2008 season. He was cut by the Jets the previous year as an undrafted rookie,Discount Shoes Online, who went from being a walk-on to a standout at Massachusetts.
The Lions have been looking for a safety to start alongside Glover Quin, who they signed last year as a free agent, to replace Louis Delmas, who they released last season after drafting him 33rd overall in 2009.