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Buccaneers sign safety Ifeatu Melifonwu to one-year deal

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Buccaneers sign safety Ifeatu Melifonwu to one-year deal
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year contract, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Melifonwu, 27, spent the previous season with the Miami Dolphins, participating in 16 games and starting eight. During that time, he recorded 53 tackles, one interception, and one sack. A former third-round pick in 2021, he played his first four seasons with the Detroit Lions.

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  • •Melifonwu has signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers.
  • •He recorded 53 tackles, one interception, and one sack last season.
  • •Melifonwu was previously with the Miami Dolphins.
  • •He was a third-round pick in 2021, drafted by the Lions.
Latest Updates
  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Former Detroit Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu Finds New Home
  • 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers agree to one-year deal with S Ifeatu Melifonwu
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Former Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Buccaneers have added a defensive player.

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