Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign safety Ifeatu Melifonwu
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who spent the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins, agreed to a one‑year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Melifonwu, a 2020 third‑round pick, logged three career interceptions and two forced fumbles during his time in Miami and hopes to add to the Buccaneers’ turnover‑focused secondary.
During Buccaneers training camp, head coach Todd Bowles highlighted rookie defensive back Keionte Scott’s football intelligence, noting the player’s ability to process multiple defensive assignments after playing corner, nickel and safety positions in his first two days of practice. Scott, a fourth‑round pick who previously teamed with rookie Rueben Bain Jr. at Miami, impressed Bowles with his versatility and preparation.
Entities: Ifeatu Melifonwu · Keionte Scott · Matt Haack · Miami Dolphins · River Cracraft · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Todd Bowles
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ifeatu Melifonwu signed a one‑year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (NFL insider Adam Schefter)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Melifonwu previously played for the Miami Dolphins during the 2025 season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Keionte Scott was a fourth‑round draft pick who previously played with rookie Rueben Bain Jr. at Miami.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott played cornerback, nickel and safety positions during his first two days of Buccaneers training camp.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Melifonwu recorded three career interceptions and two forced fumbles in the NFL.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Head coach Todd Bowles praised rookie Keionte Scott’s intelligence and versatility during Buccaneers training camp.