Ex-Giants Captain, 60-Game Contributor Signs With Dolphins: Report

Getty Former New York Giants special teamer Cam Brown has signed with the Miami Dolphins in NFL free agency.

Former New York Giants sixth-round draft pick Cam Brown has officially signed with a new franchise in NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with the Miami Dolphins.

ESPN NYG media member Jordan Raanan was the first to report the news on April 17. Informing: “LB Cam Brown is signing with the Miami Dolphins, per source. [The] former Giant was a really good special teams player [and] had 7 ST tackles last year.”

Brown is also an ex-team captain and 60-game contributor of the organization. The linebacker/special teamer was voted as one of 10 captains ahead of the 2022 campaign — which became third season with Big Blue.

He earned this honor because of his role playing within the NFL’s third phase of the game, and that’s where Brown made most of his impact with the G-Men.

During those 60 outings in blue (plus two playoff appearances), the linebacker recorded 35 total tackles and two forced fumbles. 21 of those tackles were made on special teams according to Pro Football Focus.

Brown also registered three quarterback hits as a rookie. He was on the field for a total of 107 defensive snaps over the course of his tenure with the Giants, compared to 1,328 snaps on special teams.

Special Teams Coordinator Change Spelled the End for Cam Brown’s Giants Career

After the Giants parted ways with special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey this offseason, Brown was one of two ST players to voice his goodbyes on social media.

It’s been interesting… Catch Y’all on the flip side ! #4✅

“It’s been interesting…” Brown wrote on January 8. “Catch Y’all on the flip side ! #4✅”

Ironically, the other draft pick and special teamer that joined Brown in bidding the Giants farewell — linebacker Carter Coughlin — ended up returning at a later date.

That opened the door to the possibility of NYG general manager Joe Schoen re-signing Brown, but it appears that was not to be. Instead, the core special teamer will head to the AFC East.

Brown closes the book on his Giants career having never finished with a PFF special teams grade under 64.8. He was seemingly replaced by newcomer Matthew Adams on April 12.