MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins waived former second-round pick Cam Smith from the Non-football illness list, the team announced Tuesday, ending the cornerback's tenure in South Florida early in his third NFL season.
The Dolphins took Smith with the 51st overall pick in 2023, despite already having cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard on the roster. Smith played 15 games as a rookie, largely on special teams, as he struggled to earn then-defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's trust.
Miami released Howard the following year but signed Kendall Fuller in his place. Smith battled injuries throughout last season and spent the first seven weeks of the year on injured reserve. He returned to play six games in 2024, including a career-high 133 defensive snaps.
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