The then-Oakland Raiders made Melifonwu a second-round draft pick out of Connecticut in 2017. He appeared in seven games during his first two NFL seasons but has not played since 2018 while with the New England Patriots. He was part of the Patriots' Super Bowl LIII team that beat the Los Angeles Rams. The safety spent the 2019 season on New England's practice squad.
Melifonwu recorded 10 tackles during those first two NFL seasons.
Schefter: 49ers not expected to trade Trent Williams
By David Bonilla
Mar 10
The ongoing offseason situation between the San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams continues to draw speculation.
Recent reports have suggested the possibility of a trade — or even a release — if the two sides cannot reach agreement on a new...
Schefter: 49ers not in a rush to release Brandon Aiyuk
By David Bonilla
21 hrs
There is little incentive for the San Francisco 49ers to rush into releasing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk now that the new NFL league year has begun. The team can move on from Aiyuk at any time, and it may prefer to wait and see whether a wide receiver–needy team expresses...
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign former Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs to a one-year deal. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that the deal is worth $4.5 million.
"The 26-year old was...
49ers signing Patriots OT Vederian Lowe to a two-year deal
By David Bonilla
Mar 9
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the San Francisco 49ers are signing former New England Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe to a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, with $5.75 million guaranteed.
Patriots OT Vederian Lowe to the 49ers on a two-year deal worth max...
