Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Former Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has landed another NFL opportunity.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year contract with Melifonwu, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move gives Tampa Bay an experienced and versatile defensive back shortly after training camp opened.
Melifonwu Heads to Tampa Bay Melifonwu spent the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins after leaving Detroit in free agency.
The 27-year-old appeared in 16 games and made eight starts for Miami, producing a career-high 53 tackles, one interception and one sack. He also defended one pass during his lone season with the Dolphins.
Tampa Bay will now get a defender capable of lining up at safety, cornerback or closer to the line of scrimmage. Melifonwu’s combination of size and athleticism has always made him intriguing, though injuries prevented him from consistently establishing himself during…
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