Miami Dolphins sign ILB Ronnie Harrison Jr

The Dolphins' one-year, $1.2M deal for Ronnie Harrison Jr earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a cautious but reasonable investment in linebacker depth. Harrison, who's bounced between safety and linebacker roles throughout his career, represents a low-risk flier for Miami at just above veteran minimum money with minimal guaranteed cash. This CVI grade sits in the middle tier for backup linebacker signings, where teams typically pay between $1M-2M annually for veterans with starting experience but unclear current value. The contract structure heavily favors Miami with only $100K guaranteed, giving them maximum flexibility to cut ties if Harrison doesn't fit their defensive scheme or fails to contribute on special teams. While Harrison showed flashes during his time with the Browns and Jets, his inability to lock down a consistent role raises questions about whether he's more than a replacement-level player at this stage. For Miami, it's a smart roster-building move that addresses depth without compromising future cap flexibility, though don't expect Harrison to move the needle significantly on defense.