The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have released cornerback Nick McCloud.
McCloud, who signed with Miami on Aug. 10, 2026, has appeared in 63 career games with 20 starts in five seasons with Cincinnati (2021), the New York Giants (2022-24), San Francisco (2024) and Chicago (2025). He has recorded 110 tackles (78 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception, 12 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. McCloud has also appeared in three postseason games with one start with the Giants and Bears. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Buffalo in 2021. McCloud finished his collegiate career as a graduate transfer at Notre Dame (2020) after four seasons at North Carolina State (2016-19). He appeared in 49 career games with 31 starts, recording 139 tackles (94 solo), four interceptions, 32 passes defensed and three fumble recoveries across his five-year collegiate career.
