The Miami Dolphins kicked off the third day of free agency Wednesday signing a player who previously played under coach Brian Flores.
The Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Justin Coleman, a source confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Coleman played for two seasons in New England from 2015-16 when Flores was a defensive assistant for the Patriots and has since played two-year stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions.
The Dolphins’ defensive back group has always been one of the team’s more crowded areas on the roster because of Miami’s knack for playing in nickel (five defensive backs) and dime (six) sets.