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Fantasy Player Profile Nik Needham

  • Nik Needham
  • DB #40
  • Nik
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@CLE: #32 vs opposing DB - 19.33 FPA
Bye Week6Rank382% Rostered-% Change-WK 16 Pts0.00WK 17 Proj. Pts0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1JAX
Win, 20-17
0.00
2BUF
Loss, 10-31
0.00
3@SEA
Loss, 3-24
0.00
4TEN
Loss, 12-31
0.00
5@NE
Win, 15-10
0.00
6Bye  0.00
7@IND
Loss, 10-16
0.00
8ARI
Loss, 27-28
0.00
9@BUF
Loss, 27-30
0.00
10@LAR
Win, 23-15
0.00
11LV
Win, 34-19
0.00
12NE
Win, 34-15
0.00
13@GB
Loss, 17-30
0.00
14NYJ
Win, 32-26
0.00
15@HOU
Loss, 12-20
0.00
16SF
Win, 29-17
0.00
17@CLE
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18@NYJ
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1JAX,
W 20-17
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2BUF,
L 10-31
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3@SEA,
L 3-24
-----0.00
4TEN,
L 12-31
-----0.00
5@NE,
W 15-10
-----0.00
6Bye-----0.00
7@IND,
L 10-16
-----0.00
8ARI,
L 27-28
-----0.00
9@BUF,
L 27-30
-----0.00
10@LAR,
W 23-15
-----0.00
11LV,
W 34-19
-----0.00
12NE,
W 34-15
-----0.00
13@GB,
L 17-30
-----0.00
14NYJ,
W 32-26
-----0.00
15@HOU,
L 12-20
-----0.00
16SF,
W 29-17
-----0.00
17@CLE,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18@NYJ,
TBDGet Tickets
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  • Let go by Miami

    Needham was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Needham re-signed with Miami in March, compiling seven total tackles during the preseason. The cornerback played in 10 games with the Dolphins in 2023 and he'll likely get another opportunity elsewhere in the near future.

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to Miami

    Needham and the Dolphins agreed to a one-year contract Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Needham appeared in five games with Miami during the 2023 campaign, recording seven tackles while playing 66 defensive snaps and 31 snaps with the special-teams unit. The 27-year-old will likely operate as a reserve option at cornerback with the Dolphins in 2024.

    Published: Sat, Mar 9 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Sunday

    Needham (Achilles) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old corner is in line to make his first appearance of the season, as he tore his Achilles during Miami's 2022 Week 6 contest. Needham will add depth to a Dolphins secondary that will be without Xavien Howard (groin) for the second consecutive game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Coming off PUP list

    Miami activated Needham (Achilles) from its reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

    Analysis: The Dolphins originally designated Needham for return 20 days ago, and after a few weeks of practice, it seems he's finally on the precipice of returning to game action. He should see notable playing time as soon as he's back in pads.

    Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated from PUP

    The Dolphins designated Needham (Achilles) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Needham has spent the season on the PUP list as he recovers from a torn Achilles suffered last season but he is now closer to making his return. The 26-year-old will add solid depth to Miami's secondary once he's officially added to the active roster.

    Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting on PUP list

    The Dolphins placed Needham (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

    Analysis: Needham will need to miss at least the first four games of the season as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury suffered last October. Once back to full health he's expected to handle a depth role at cornerback, which will be especially crucial for Miami with Jalen Ramsey (knee) expected to miss significant time.

    Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 2:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on PUP list

    Needham (Achilles) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Needham is still recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered last October, but he will remain eligible to return to practice and play at any point this preseason. The cornerback returned to Miami on a one-year deal this offseason and he's expected to slot in as a depth option behind Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) in 2023.

    Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Spotted running at OTAs

    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.

    Published: Tue, May 23 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to Miami

    Needham (Achilles) agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Needham is recovering from an Achilles tear suffered in October. Prior to sustaining the injury, Needham had 21 tackles in six games for Miami in 2022.

    Published: Wed, Mar 15 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering well from Achilles tear

    Needham (Achilles) is expected to get out of his walking boot in a month, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Needham's recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered in October is going well as he enters the offseason as a free agent. The 25-year-old appeared in six games this season with the Dolphins, recording 21 tackles and two pass deflections. Needham wants to return to Miami in 2023, but only time will tell where he ends up next season.

    Published: Mon, Jan 16 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    Miami placed Needham (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

    Analysis: This move is merely transactional as Needham is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign after tearing his Achilles during Miami's Week 6 loss to the Vikings. In his absence, Noah Igbinoghene, Kader Kohou (oblique) and Justin Bethel are candidates for increased roles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers torn Achilles in Week 6

    Needham tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Needham's 2022 campaign is now over following the injury suffered in Sunday's matchup versus Minnesota. Noah Igbinoghene, Kader Kohou (oblique) and Justin Bethel are now slated for increased opportunities moving forward behind the team's No. 1 cornerback Xavien Howard.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Needham (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Needham appeared to roll his ankle while tackling wide receiver Adam Thielen in the first half, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. The 25-year-old was then carted off the field, leaving him sidelined for the remainder of this contest, according to Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald. Needham's next opportunity to play will come against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 23.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks good for opener

    Needham (wrist) is not listed on the Dolphins' final injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Patriots, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Needham has been considered day-to-day due to a wrist injury. He followed up back-to-back limited practices this week with a full workload Friday, so he looks good to go assuming he avoids any setbacks.

    Published: Fri, Sep 9 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Day-to-day with wrist injury

    Needham (wrist) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's preseason finale with the Eagles, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Needham suffered a left wrist injury in last week's preseason contest with the Raiders, but head coach Mike McDaniel said the injury is not particularly serious and the cornerback is day-to-day. Needham is expected to be a top depth option behind the likes of Xavien Howard and Byron Jones (ankle) in the Dolphins' secondary this season.

    Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers apparent hand injury

    Needham left Saturday's preseason game against Las Vegas with an apparent left hand or wrist injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Needham started the game opposite Noah Igbinoghene, but he was forced to the locker room with the injury. Needham was spotted back on the sideline later in the contest without a wrap or cast, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, so it appears that he dodged a serious injury.

    Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 6:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs tender

    Needham signed a one-year, $3.99 million contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Mike Masala of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: The Dolphins placed a second-round tender on Needham, keeping him around for the 2022 campaign. He stands to once again contribute as a slot cornerback, while also taking some reps at safety and on special teams if necessary.

    Published: Tue, Apr 5 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives second-round tender

    The Dolphins placed a second-round tender on Needham as a restricted free agent Friday, Daniel Oyefusi the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: The 2019 UDFA has seen significant playing time over his three years in Miami, so it's not a major surprise to see him garner a second-round tender. He totaled 59 tackles (48 solo), one sack, two interceptions and one touchdown in 17 games during 2021.

    Published: Fri, Mar 11 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Needham had eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 26-11 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Needham played 67 percent of the defensive snaps while operating as Miami's No. 3 cornerback, but he ended up leading the defense in tackles. The 2020 UDFA has a stable role in the Dolphins' secondary but doesn't offer any fantasy potential.

    Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially inks tender

    Needham inked his ERFA tender with the Dolphins on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Needham managed to earn a starting role as an undrafted rookie last season, despite only being promoted from the practice squad mid-November. Further additions to the cornerback room in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft likely will impede Needham's path to a similar role Year 2, but in any case he should get a chance to compete for a roster spot.

    Published: Mon, Apr 19 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid rookie season

    Needham notched 54 tackles (41 solo), one sack, 11 defended passes, two interceptions and one forced fumble across 12 games in 2019.

    Analysis: Needman was promoted from Miami's practice squad in mid-October, when injuries to the secondary thrust him into the starting lineup. The UTEP product never gave back the reigns, and he ultimately concluded the 2019 campaign as a regular starter at cornerback. He's under contract for 2020, but it's worth noting that the Dolphins are a realistic contender to add to the secondary in the offseason.

    Published: Mon, Jan 27 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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