Miami Dolphins sign S Lonnie Johnson Jr

This signing grades out as a smart signing for the Miami Dolphins — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Lonnie's on-field performance ranks in the middle of the pack among NFL Ss, grading him as a serviceable starter at the position. His $1.5M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the S market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting serviceable starter production at bargain cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Lonnie is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.