It was always going to be difficult to re-sign safety Jevon Holland, who landed a three-year deal worth $45 million with the New York Giants in free agency. Miami added some under-the-radar players to the defense while also adding some depth in the wide receiver room behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

The new league year begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, opening the free agency signing period. During the negotiating period, the league allows for a soft open to free agency, when teams are allowed to contact agents and begin negotiations for soon-to-be free agents.

The Miami Dolphins are signing a former first-round pick to help bolster their secondary for the 2025 season. Miami has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with veteran cornerback and former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Artie Burns,