Dolphins cut CB Smith, former second-round pick

"The Miami Dolphins waived former second-round pick Cam Smith from the Non-football illness list, the team announced Tuesday, ending the cornerback's tenure in South Florida early in his third NFL season. The Dolphins took Smith with the 51st overall pick in 2023, despite already having cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard on the roster. Smith played 15 games as a rookie, largely on special teams, as he struggled to earn then-defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's trust."

"Smith faced the clearest path to playing time of his career -- and it came with a public challenge from general manager Chris Grier. "Cam Smith needs to come through at the end of the day. He's got to stay healthy and be on the field," Grier said in April. "He has shown some flashes, but this is a very big year. He knows what's expected because we can't hold his hand and wait for him anymore.""

"He returned to play six games in 2024, including a career-high 133 defensive snaps. Smith fell behind Kendall Sheffield and Storm Duck on the depth chart and ultimately missed most of training camp with an injury. He was placed on the NFI list before the start of the season for undisclosed reasons. The former South Carolina standout was a two-year starter for the Gamecocks and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2021."

The Miami Dolphins waived cornerback Cam Smith from the Non-football illness list, ending his tenure with the team. Miami drafted Smith 51st overall in 2023; he appeared in 15 rookie games and struggled to earn defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's trust. Smith battled injuries in 2024, spending seven weeks on injured reserve before returning for six games and logging a career 133 defensive snaps. After offseason roster changes created opportunity, Smith missed most of training camp with an injury, fell down the depth chart, and was placed on the NFI list for undisclosed reasons. He was a two-year starter at South Carolina.

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