Miami Dolphins Release Veteran Cornerback Nik Needham

The Miami Dolphins finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 NFL season, making significant cuts that included veteran cornerback Nik Needham and wide receiver Erik Ezukanma. Needham, who had a productive five-year tenure with the team, saw his role diminish in recent seasons, particularly after an Achilles injury in 2022, leading to his release. The team also placed cornerback Cam Smith and receiver River Cracraft on injured reserve, allowing them a chance to return later in the season, and put wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on the physically unable to perform list. Notably, undrafted rookies Storm Duck and Andrew Meyer made the final roster, continuing a trend of undrafted players succeeding with the Dolphins. Long snapper Blake Ferguson was released but is expected to be re-signed, while additional cuts included several other players across various positions. The Dolphins' roster decisions reflect a mix of retaining promising young talent and making tough choices on veteran contributors.