Back in June, Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard held out of mandatory minicamps, starting a whirlwind of speculation and rumors. However, Xavien the Great wasn’t the only defensive playmaker looking for a reworked contract this offseason.
Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (who signed a 2-year deal worth $15 million with the team in 2020) was hoping to cash in after a season where he totaled 42 tackles and brought down the quarterback a career-high nine times—three of those resulting in game-changing fumbles. But don’t take my word for it.
Here’s a look at Emmanuel Ogbah’s career-high nine sacks from the 2020 NFL season
Ogbah, 27, flourished last season under head coach Brian Flores and his defensive coaching staff.