The Dolphins announced the signing of safety Marcus Maye on Thursday, who had been a free agent since being cut by the Saints in March. Maye signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with New Orleans in 2022, but he missed as many games (17) as he played (17) in two seasons, including a three-game suspension. In order to make room for Maye on the roster, the Dolphins decided to cut defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon, who had signed with the team in March. Nixon was selected by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft after playing at Iowa. During his first two seasons in the league, Nixon recorded 15 tackles and a half-sack in 14 games. However, he was waived by the Panthers in December 2022 and briefly joined the Seahawks before spending the entire 2023 season out of the league.
Dolphins Sign Safety Marcus Maye, Cut Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon Amidst Uncertainty: An Analysis of the Team’s Recent Moves
