DAVIE (CBSMiami) – The Miami Dolphins addressed a major defensive need on Saturday, signing free agent linebacker Rey Maualuga.
Maualuga is coming into his ninth season in the NFL, the first eight coming with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Miami is signing Maualuga to a one-year deal worth $900,000, the minimum for a veteran with his experience in the league.
The move will count just $615,000 against the Dolphins salary cap due to them invoking the minimum salary benefit.
Miami had previously used the minimum salary benefit on cornerback Alterruan Verner, who was signed last month and will likely play a key role in the Dolphins secondary this season.