Dolphins add Keion Crossen in 2022 NFL free agency

<div> <figure> <img alt="New York Giants v Los Angeles Chargers" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/82-bi-mX9QMpm0Sn3-qUDkuteBk=/0x204:5460x3844/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70624454/1359566061.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Harry How/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p id="Hh8GkE">The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> are adding cornerback and special teams ace Keion Crossen, according to a <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1503515206705717250">report from Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson</a>. Crossen, who acted as his own agent in the negotiations, receives a three-year deal from the Dolphins worth $10.5 million. </p> <p id="0batIK">Crossen was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>, appearing in 11 games as a rookie. He was traded to the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> ahead of the 2019 season, spending two years there and playing in all 16 games. He was traded ahead of the 2021 season, this time moving to the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>, where he again played in all 16 games.</p> <p id="0ZF5nN">Primarily a special teams player, he provides the Dolphins depth in the secondary while ensuring they bolster their punt and kick coverage teams. He could be a replacement for Mack Hollins on special teams. The wide receiver is a free agent.</p> <p id="kVNQUZ">The NFL is currently in the “legal tampering” period as a soft open to free agency. The official start to the free-agent signing period is Wednesday at 4 p.m. Eastern time. Currently, teams are allowed to discuss the framework of contracts, but they cannot execute the deals until Wednesday. </p> <p id="dQNUFm"></p> </div>