The Miami Dolphins signed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year, $3 million contract, filling a void left by Jevon Holland's departure. Coach Dan Campbell emphasized Melifonwu's versatility, noting he can perform multiple roles, from safety to cornerback. His ability to pressure and adapt in coverage makes him a valuable addition to Miami's defense. Melifonwu will compete for the starting safety position against several teammates during upcoming training activities, following past challenges with injuries that limited his performance. The team's strategy shifts focus towards securing depth among defensive backs.
The only thing that's happened with Iffy for us, he had some injuries at times. When we had him and he was on the field and he was able to really bang reps and bank a lot of time, he was a productive player.
He's a defensive back. I wouldn't say he's a safety. He's a defensive back. He can play dime linebacker. He can play [the] safety position, play corner, he can pressure. He's a match-up piece in coverage.
Melifonwu will compete with Ashtyn Davis, Elijah Campbell, second-year players Patrick McMorris and Jordan Colbert, and possibly a rookie or two, during OTAs and training camp to decide the pecking order of the safety depth chart.
The Miami Dolphins didn't just add a possible starting safety when they signed Ifeatu Melifonwu. They added a chess piece in the secondary, the type of defensive back who can provide some diversity to the defense.
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