Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Mike Masala

Analyzing the terms of Dolphins CB Nik Needham’s new contract

Entering the offseason, the Miami Dolphins were set to have some questions at the cornerback position with Byron Jones not playing in 2022 and Nik Needham entering free agency after tearing his Achilles during the season.

Miami opted to release Jones with a post-June 1 designation, but perhaps the more surprising move was re-signing Needham despite the injury.

According to Over the Cap, Needham and the Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal worth roughly $1.83 million. He’ll make about $1.67 million in base salary ($597,500 of which is guaranteed). He’ll also get another $152,500 in the form of a signing bonus.

This contract doesn’t guarantee him a spot on this year’s roster, but his release would actually only save $482,500 while creating $750,000 in dead cap.

With the Achilles injury occurring in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, it would be hard to imagine Needham being back to 100% before the start of the season. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see him start the year slow or even on PUP before making his way back to action when he and the team feel comfortable.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.