
#53 LB · Miami Dolphins
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
28
College
California
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
3 yrs
LB Rank
#327 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 37 | 29 | — | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 22 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$50K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
This signing grades out as an overpay for the Miami Dolphins — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Cameron's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.3M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Cameron is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
Cameron Goode earns an F for the Dolphins at linebacker, a fringe player who has not made any impact on Miami's defense. Goode has been unable to earn defensive snaps and has been limited to special teams, where even his contributions have been minimal. His pass-rush ability is undeveloped, and his coverage skills are well below NFL standards. The Dolphins have better options at every linebacker spot on the roster. Goode is fighting for his NFL life, and the tape does not make a compelling case for his continued employment.
A modest but sensible retention of a core special teamer who earns his roster spot. Five headlines covered the move, framing it as routine depth management before free agency opened. The key signal is his special teams value — Goode contributes little defensively but is reliable on coverage units. Fans largely shrug; retaining depth pieces rarely generates excitement. Goode projects as a fringe roster contributor who must deliver on special teams to stick around.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 3 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)