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Waived by San Francisco The 49ers waived Melifonwu on Friday.

Impact Melifonwu will leave San Fransisco after not getting an opportunity to suit up with the team. The 27-year-old last saw action during the 2018 season, logging three solo tackles on 20 defensive snaps. Melifonwu will look to earn a depth safety role elsewhere in the league.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with San Francisco Melifonwu signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Melifonwu was waived from the Patriots back in April, and he'll now take on safety duties for San Francisco after spending the 2020 season as a free agent. The 26-year-old has not played in an NFL game since 2018, when he posted three solo tackles throughout two games for New England.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE