Following the Chris Grier defensive-back blueprint to a T, the Miami Dolphins signed the highest free agent cornerback nonetheless obtainable on Thursday afternoon. Kendall Fuller — previously of the Washington Commanders and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs — inked a two-year, $16.5 million deal to fill the Xavien Howard sized gap in Miami’s secondary.
The 29 year-old Fuller was initially chosen by Washington within the third spherical of the 2016 NFL Draft. After two years, the previous Virginia Tech product was traded to the Chiefs the place he gained a Tremendous Bowl — securing an interception within the championship sport towards the San Francisco 49ers. Fuller returned to Washington in 2020, the place he performed the final 4 seasons.
In his profession, Fuller has recorded 16 interceptions, two compelled fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two sacks.
Fuller has the flexibility to play each boundary nook and slot nook, and could also be moved across the area in new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s protection.
Signaling his approval of the deal, Dolphins All-Professional extensive receiver Tyreek Hill had this to say on Twitter:
That boy keke got here to the 305 let’s gooo✌
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 14, 2024
He then requested for followers to ship their apologies to common supervisor Chris Grier.
I used to be instructed to ship all Grier apologies underneath this tweet
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 14, 2024
The cash paid to Fuller — an unrestricted free agent — will cancel out the sixth spherical compensatory choice Miami was in line to obtain in 2025 from former security Brandon Jones’ departure and subsequent new contract with the Denver Broncos in accordance with Nick Korte of the Skinny Air Community.
