Needham has had a difficult time returning from an Achilles tear he suffered in the middle of 2022, as he’s played just 74 NFL snaps since. He’ll compete for a depth role in Cleveland.

A five-year vet of the league, Needham was limited to just 10 games last season due to a torn Achilles he had suffered in the previous year. The former UDFA has appeared in 61 games for the Dolphins since 2019 and has ample experience as a starter. With 199 career tackles and six career interceptions to his name, Needham should continue to offer valuable depth to Miami’s secondary and can be relied on to start in a pinch.

The free agent cornerback entered the league as an undrafted free agent but quickly emerged as a staple over the middle of the field, capable of playing both slot corner and safety. Current reports indicate the team is working to re-sign the veteran cornerback, with a deal expected to be finalized shortly.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the deal is worth just under $2 million. He joined the Dolphins as a UDFA in 2019 and immediately stepped into a starting role. His reps were scaled back as Miami made upgrades to their secondary over the years, but he was in line to serve as a mainstay of the Dolphins' cornerback rotation in 2022 before a torn Achilles' ended his season after six weeks. Needham has played slot and outside corner while also pitching in on special teams before 2022. He's a versatile option that the Dolphins will bring back on a team-friendly deal.