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Browns Sign Veteran CB Nik Needham Ahead of NFL Draft

The addition of the versatile cornerback bolsters Cleveland's secondary depth and informs potential trade and draft strategies.

Oct 24, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins free safety Nik Needham (40) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham (40) prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Overview

  • Nik Needham, a seven-year NFL veteran, joins the Cleveland Browns after six seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
  • Needham's signing provides positional flexibility, as he has experience playing outside corner, slot corner, and safety.
  • The 28-year-old recorded 199 tackles, six interceptions, and 25 passes defensed during his Dolphins tenure but has faced durability concerns following a 2022 Achilles injury.
  • The move enhances the Browns' secondary depth while positioning the team to explore trade opportunities, including potential interest in Greg Newsome II.
  • With the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, Cleveland's acquisition of Needham could influence their overall roster strategy and draft decisions.