NIK NEEDHAM NEWS

Let go by Miami Needham was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nik Needham shows photo of two former Dolphins he keeps in his locker Nik Needham is the only Dolphins player left from the team’s 2019 rookie class.

APRIL 18 • USATODAY.COM

Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Nik Needham The Miami Dolphins announce they have re-signed cornerback Nik Needham.

MARCH 10 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Could Nik Needham Regain a Starting Role in Dolphins Defense? Retaining Nik Needham provides the Dolphins a veteran cornerback who has started 27 of the 51 games he’s played in his first five seasons

MARCH 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sunday Dolphins Mailbag: Should the Defense Throw More Blitzes? How much pressure is Vic Fangio under? Should Nik Needham get more playing time at cornerback? Tackling those and other issues before the AF...

JANUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sunday Dolphins Mailbag: Should the Defense Throw More Blitzes? How much pressure is Vic Fangio under? Should Nik Needham get more playing time at cornerback? Tackling those and other issues before the AF...

JANUARY 7 • SUNHERALD.COM

Available Sunday Needham (Achilles) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off PUP list Miami activated Needham (Achilles) from its reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday Dolphins Mailbag: Fangio, Pass Rush, Wilson, and More With the injuries at running back, is it the week that Jeff Wilson Jr. returns? How about bringing back Myles Gaskin? Does Nik Needham get u...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cornerback Nik Needham returning to Dolphins as he rehabs torn Achilles The journey for Nik Needham, which started as an undrafted rookie that made the Dolphins’ roster in 2019, will continue in Miami. The Dolphi...

MARCH 21, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

How Dolphins can be a real contender in Year 2 under Mike McDaniel

Expectations for the Dolphins will go way up in the 2023 season. What can they do this offseason to become more competitive?

MARCH 7, 2023

Recovering well from Achilles tear Needham (Achilles) is expected to get out of his walking boot in a month, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Impact Needham's recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered in October is going well as he enters the offseason as a free agent. The 25-year-old appeared in six games this season with the Dolphins, recording 21 tackles and two pass deflections. Needham wants to return to Miami in 2023, but only time will tell where he ends up next season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place DE Emmanuel Ogbah on season-ending IR

The Dolphins placed defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Sunday’s 39-17 win against the Cleveland Browns

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tua Tagovailoa's leap has Dolphins eyeing deep playoff run

The Dolphins are on pace to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016 thanks to the elevated play of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Tyreek Hill's incredible numbers

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How DC Josh Boyer has helped the Dolphins secondary avoid disaster

A banged-up Dolphins secondary has risen to the challenge under the tutelage of defensive coordinator Josh Boyer.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to go on injured reserve

Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones will be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers

Tua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR Miami placed Needham (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact This move is merely transactional as Needham is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign after tearing his Achilles during Miami's Week 6 loss to the Vikings. In his absence, Noah Igbinoghene, Kader Kohou (oblique) and Justin Bethel are candidates for increased roles.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagovailoa to prepare this week as Dolphins starter

Tua Tagovailoa will go through practice this week as the Dolphins starter

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins trying to stay afloat as injuries, mistakes pile up

For the third straight week, the Miami Dolphins played most of a game without the quarterback who'd prepared all week as the starter

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers torn Achilles in Week 6 Needham tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Needham's 2022 campaign is now over following a torn Achilles he 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 in Xavien Howard.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cook's late touchdown ices Vikings 24-16 win over Dolphins

Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Needham (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Needham appeared to roll his ankle while tackling wide receiver Adam Thielen in the first half, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. The 25-year-old was then carted off the field, leaving him sidelined for the remainder of this contest, according to Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald. Needham's next opportunity to play will come against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins lose another QB to injury, drop 3rd straight game

Skylar Thompson’s expected one-week run as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback lasted for just over one quarter

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7

Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the N...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS