Miami Dolphins sign ILB Ronnie Harrison Jr

Ronnie Harrison Jr.'s one-year, $1.195M signing with Miami earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI)—a cost-controlled depth move that reflects realistic expectations for a reserve-caliber linebacker on a prove-it deal. At $1.195M AAV, this is entry-level NFL money that carries minimal cap consequence and zero long-term commitment, making it a low-risk roster addition for a Dolphins team sitting at 7-10 and outside the playoff picture heading into the offseason. The contract structure suggests Miami views Harrison as a potential special-teams contributor and injury insurance rather than a core defensive play-caller, which aligns with the modest salary floor. What keeps this from a higher grade is the lack of guaranteed money protection and the one-year term—it's essentially a camp body deal with NFL minimums, leaving no margin for injury or underperformance before the team moves on. For a franchise trying to build depth on a tight budget, this is efficient roster construction; for Harrison, it's an opportunity to reset value and prove NFL staying power on a short leash during a critical preseason window. The CVI reflects that symmetry: smart financial discipline from Miami, fair but ungenerous compensation from Harrison's vantage point.