The Browns signed Needham to a contract Monday.
Needham joins Cleveland as a veteran depth option at cornerback just days ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 28-year-old spent the first six years of his NFL career with Miami, where he was a well-rounded contributor on defense prior to suffering an Achilles tear during the 2022 season, after which point he struggled to regain his prior form. Needham has experience in the slot, outside and at safety.
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Nik Needham: Let go by Miami
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Needham was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.
Needham re-signed with Miami in March, compiling seven total tackles during the preseason. The cornerback played in 10 games with the Dolphins in 2023 and he'll likely get another opportunity elsewhere in the near future.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Returning to Miami
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Needham and the Dolphins agreed to a one-year contract Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Needham appeared in five games with Miami during the 2023 campaign, recording seven tackles while playing 66 defensive snaps and 31 snaps with the special-teams unit. The 27-year-old will likely operate as a reserve option at cornerback with the Dolphins in 2024.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Available Sunday
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Needham (Achilles) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The 26-year-old corner is in line to make his first appearance of the season, as he tore his Achilles during Miami's 2022 Week 6 contest. Needham will add depth to a Dolphins secondary that will be without Xavien Howard (groin) for the second consecutive game.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Coming off PUP list
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Miami activated Needham (Achilles) from its reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
The Dolphins originally designated Needham for return 20 days ago, and after a few weeks of practice, it seems he's finally on the precipice of returning to game action. He should see notable playing time as soon as he's back in pads.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Designated from PUP
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The Dolphins designated Needham (Achilles) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Needham has spent the season on the PUP list as he recovers from a torn Achilles suffered last season but he is now closer to making his return. The 26-year-old will add solid depth to Miami's secondary once he's officially added to the active roster.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Returning to Miami
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Needham (Achilles) agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Needham is recovering from an Achilles tear suffered in October. Prior to sustaining the injury, Needham had 21 tackles in six games for Miami in 2022.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Suffers torn Achilles in Week 6
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Needham tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Needham's 2022 campaign is now over following the injury suffered in Sunday's matchup versus Minnesota. Noah Igbinoghene, Kader Kohou (oblique) and Justin Bethel are now slated for increased opportunities moving forward behind the team's No. 1 cornerback Xavien Howard.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Signs tender
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Needham signed a one-year, $3.99 million contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Mike Masala of USA Today reports.
The Dolphins placed a second-round tender on Needham, keeping him around for the 2022 campaign. He stands to once again contribute as a slot cornerback, while also taking some reps at safety and on special teams if necessary.
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Dolphins' Nik Needham: Officially inks tender
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Needham inked his ERFA tender with the Dolphins on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Needham managed to earn a starting role as an undrafted rookie last season, despite only being promoted from the practice squad mid-November. Further additions to the cornerback room in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft likely will impede Needham's path to a similar role Year 2, but in any case he should get a chance to compete for a roster spot.
