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The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal with pass rusher Matthew Judon worth up to $6 million, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

With the Vikings offense backed up near their goal line, undrafted pass rush Elijah Ponder worked through a pair of blockers to help disrupt Minnesota’s quarterback. It left Smith with goosebumps. “I’m fired up about that kid.

Howard, 32, earned four trips to the Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors in his eight seasons with the Dolphins. But the veteran's tenure ended with a couple of underwhelming seasons, including his 2023 campaign that was cut short by a foot injury. The Dolphins released Howard in March 2024, saving $18.5 million in cap space in the process.

The Miami Dolphins found, let's say, an interesting solution to their tight end conundrum that reared its head this offseason. With Jonnu Smith seeking a new contract off a career season, and Miami not having the cap space and/or desire to give it to him,