Nik Needham (DB) — NFL transaction history: 9 moves

Nik Needham

9 moves · Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets

DB · 29 yrs · 6-1, 196 lb · Texas-El Paso6 yrs experience · Undrafted

Nik Needham has played for three clubs since 2021, the last of them the Jets (September 2025) — placed on injured reserve once along the way; most recently signed to the practice squad as a veteran by the Jets on September 16, 2025.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Sep 16, 2025Practice Squad VeteranJets
Sun, Aug 24, 2025Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsBrowns → free agent
Mon, Apr 21, 2025Free Agent SigningBrowns
Wed, Aug 28, 2024Practice Squad VeteranDolphins
Tue, Aug 27, 2024Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsDolphins → free agent
Tue, Aug 29, 2023Reserve/Physically Unable to PerformDolphins
Fri, Mar 17, 2023Unrestricted Free Agent SigningDolphins
Wed, Oct 19, 2022Reserve/InjuredDolphins
Mon, Apr 19, 2021Exclusive Rights SigningDolphins