Security Marcus Maye, getting into his eighth 12 months within the NFL, is seeking to win a Tremendous Bowl championship. With that purpose in thoughts, he’s seeking to signal with a contender for the 2024 season – and, in response to Jordan Schultz, that contender would be the Miami Dolphins. In line with Schultz on Monday evening, the Dolphins and Maye have agreed to phrases on a free agent contract. Schultz’s report indicated Maye “believes” the Dolphins are contenders for a title this 12 months and that the security “loves” the roster.
No contract particulars have been reported for Maye. The Dolphins acquired $18.5 million in wage cap area final week when the post-June 1 launch designation of cornerback Xavien Howard was processed. Previous to signing Maye, Miami was estimated to have round $18.8 million in cap area.
Maye was a 2017 second-round decide of the New York Jets popping out of the College of Florida. A Melbourne, Florida native, he spent 5 seasons with the Jets, primarily working as a free security with some robust security works as properly. In 2022, Maye joined the New Orleans Saints on a three-year contract, however missed a lot of final 12 months attributable to a suspension and a shoulder harm. He was launched by the Saints earlier than the beginning of the free company interval.
He has appeared in 77 video games, all begins, with 409 tackles, 28 passes defensed, eight interceptions 5 compelled fumbles, one fumble restoration, and 4.5 sacks.
Maye joins a security group that features Jevon Holland, Jordan Poyer, Nik Needham, Elijah Campbell, Patrick McMorris, and Mark Perry. Poyer was signed as a free agent this 12 months whereas Needham is cross coaching at security after starting his profession as a nickel cornerback. McMorris was a sixth-round draft decide by Miami this 12 months and Perry was signed as an undrafted free agent.
The Dolphins might look to Maye to supply veteran depth on the place. He may be in rivalry to start out over Poyer, who’s getting into his twelfth 12 months within the league, in a possible coaching camp place battle.
