The Miami Dolphins are wasting no time reshaping their roster ahead of a pivotal offseason, and one of their first moves brings in a player who just wrapped up a stint with a Super Bowl contender. Cornerback Miles Battle is heading to South Beach after spending the 2025 postseason on the New England Patriots' practice squad.
While Battle didn’t see the field in the playoffs, he did log some regular-season action-appearing in five games and contributing across both defense and special teams. He totaled 29 defensive snaps and 54 on special teams, showing just enough to stay on the radar of teams looking to bolster depth in the secondary.
At 6-foot-3 and 197 pounds, Battle brings rare size for a cornerback-something that undoubtedly caught the eye of Miami’s new head coach, Jeff Hafley. Hafley, known for his defensive acumen, especially in the secondary, might see Battle as a developmental piece who fits a longer, rangier mold in coverage. That kind of frame can be a real asset in today’s NFL, where teams are constantly searching for defensive backs who can match up with the league’s growing crop of big-bodied receivers and tight ends.
Battle’s journey to the league has already taken a few turns. He began his college career at Ole Miss, playing there from 2018 to 2022, before transferring to Utah for his final collegiate season in 2024. Across his college career, he recorded three interceptions-modest production, but enough to flash some ball skills and awareness.
After going undrafted in 2024, Battle initially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, giving him a taste of the league’s most competitive environments. Now, he finds himself with a fresh opportunity in Miami-a team clearly in transition and looking to mold its roster under new leadership.
With free agency just weeks away and the draft looming in April, this signing could offer an early glimpse into the type of defender Hafley wants in his secondary. Battle may not be a headline-grabber right now, but his physical tools and versatility make him an intriguing low-risk addition. For a Dolphins team aiming to build a defense that can withstand the AFC’s gauntlet of elite quarterbacks, every piece matters-and Battle could be one to watch as the offseason unfolds.