The Miami Dolphins have taken proactive steps in the free agency period by re-signing linebacker Cameron Goode and offensive lineman Kion Smith, both of whom were set to become exclusive-rights free agents. Each player signed a one-year contract worth just over $1 million and will transition to restricted free agents next offseason. Goode, a seventh-round pick from the 2022 NFL Draft, spent most of last season recovering from a serious knee injury but played in three games last year, primarily contributing on special teams. Kion Smith, after a nine-game backup role in 2023, spent last season on injured reserve due to an ACL injury sustained in the preseason. The Dolphins also have other exclusive-rights free agents to consider, including wide receiver Grant DuBose, alongside several restricted free agents, as they navigate the upcoming league year.