Nik Needham

Nik Needham

26-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Miami Dolphins
Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2023
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins in March of 2023.
Spotted running at OTAs
CBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
May 23, 2023
Needham (Achilles) was seen running off to the side at Tuesday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Needham suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 6 last season and missed the remainder of the year. Now seven-plus months removed from the injury, he remains in the rehab phase. Needham was re-signed to a one-year deal as a free agent in March and will compete for the third cornerback job behind starters Xavien Howard and newcomer Jalen Ramsey.
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
Needham emerged as a surprising UDFA starter down the stretch last season, but he'll likely only be called upon in a depth capacity going forward.
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Returning to Miami
CBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
March 15, 2023
Needham (Achilles) agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Recovering well from Achilles tear
CBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
January 16, 2023
Needham (Achilles) is expected to get out of his walking boot in a month, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Placed on IR
CBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
October 19, 2022
Miami placed Needham (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Suffers torn Achilles in Week 6
CBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
October 16, 2022
Needham tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return Sunday
CBMiami Dolphins
Ankle
October 16, 2022
Needham (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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