The Miami Dolphins are being considered a potential landing spot for unsigned cornerback Fabian Moreau, who was not re-signed by the Minnesota Vikings. With training camp approaching, Moreau may sign with a team soon.
Key points
Fabian Moreau was not re-signed by the Minnesota Vikings.
The Miami Dolphins may be interested in signing Moreau.
Moreau's signing is expected before NFL training camp.
Dolphins' cornerback depth is a concern.
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Dolphins Listed as Landing Spot for Unsigned Vikings CB
Minnesota could still revisit Moreau, but Miamiās cornerback depth is scary.
Moreau will likely sign somewhere before too long, and with training camp less than three months away, PFSN asked, āWhy not Miami?ā
Miamiās Secondary Need Creates Logical Fit for Moreau
The Dolphins have struggled at the CB spot for a couple of years.
Fabian Moreau lines up during the Vikingsā NFC wild-card game against the Rams in Arizona.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Fabian Moreau lines up during an NFC wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Moreau contributed veteran depth to Minnesotaās secondary during the 2024 season and remained involved during postseason action on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona, as the battled in the playoff opener. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
Q&A
Why did the Minnesota Vikings not re-sign Fabian Moreau?
The Minnesota Vikings did not re-sign veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau as part of their transactions during the busy portion of free agency.
What is the current status of cornerback Fabian Moreau?
Fabian Moreau is currently unsigned and is expected to sign with a team before training camp begins.
How is the cornerback depth for the Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins' cornerback depth is considered to be concerning, which makes Moreau a potential fit for the team.
When does NFL training camp start for teams?
NFL training camps typically begin in late July, which is less than three months away from now.
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After the draft, NFL-themed media usually revisit the āwho could still go whereā of free agency, and 2026 is no different.
PFSNās Jacob Infante wrote about Moreau to the Dolphins this week: āFabian Moreau has bounced around to five different teams in his last six seasons, though heās coming off two consecutive seasons as a backup cornerback for the Vikings.ā
āHe fared pretty well in 2025, ranking No. 33 in the NFL with a 79.5 PFSN CB Impact Score, indicating he could push for a starting spot in some situations. 2026 Predicted Team: Miami Dolphins.ā
To date, Moreau has had no known free-agency nibbles.
Moreauās Quietly Good 2025 Campaign
Moreau emerged as one of the Vikingsā unexpectedly crucial players in 2025.
Heading into the 2025 season, the cornerback room appeared precarious beyond Byron Murphy Jr.Isaiah Rodgers offered potential, Jeff Okudah was a reclamation project, and both Dwight McGlothern and rookie Zemaiah Vaughn remained largely unproven. This thin depth threatened to become a significant problem if injuries struck.
And one injury did strike. When Okudah suffered a concussion early in the season, Minnesota turned to Moreau over McGlothern. The decision worked. Moreau played consistently whenever called upon, earning a 70.9 Pro Football Focus grade and allowing a mere 47.4 passer rating on 19 targets.
The Vikings didnāt need a star; they simply required a reliable, experienced, and steady presence in a position prone to volatility. Moreau delivered precisely that.
Fabian Moreau tackles Geronimo Allison during a game between Washington and Green Bay at Lambeau Field.
Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau tackles Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison after a fourth-quarter reception at Lambeau Field. Moreau helped limit additional yardage on the play during a road matchup on Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, while Washingtonās defense battled the Packers late in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports.
This performance holds significant implications for 2026. Though Moreau is 32, veteran corners who can competently cover on the outside and avoid major coverage errors still offer considerable value. Any team seeking a CB3 or CB4 could do far worse than a player who quietly excelled in his role last season.
Ultimately, Moreauās steady play made a solid contribution, helping stabilize Minnesotaās skimpy cornerback situation in 2025.
The Dolphinsā CBs
As of May 6th, these are the Dolphinsā current cornerbacks:
Unless Johnson, a 1st-Rounder a couple of weeks ago, turns into an immediate All-Pro, Miami will showcase one of the worst CB rooms in the NFL. In that vein, itās no wonder that the Dolphins are connected to free-agent CBs in May. Moreau would likely profile as the CB3 or CB4 with this setup.
PhinPhanaticās Brian Miller noted on the Dolphinsā secondary this week, āThe Dolphins must find a way to add more defenders to their secondary before the season. Jon-Eric Sullivan managed to draft 13 players over the last weekend of April, but those 13 picks couldnāt fix the Miami Dolphinsā secondary entirely. First-round pick Chris Johnson will help usher in a new era on the boundary.ā
āHis physical style of play will be what the Dolphins want to become at every position in the secondary. The Dolphins still have a problem on the other side of the field. Itās not just cornerback that remains an issue. Safety doesnāt look all that good either. At cornerback, the problems are on the boundary with a rookie and two guys that have yet to prove they can handle the work consistently, but the depth behind them is not deep; that too is a problem.ā
A Vikings Reunion?
Of course, if Moreau receives no free-agent attention in the next few months, he could re-sign with the Vikings and have a firm spot on the practice squad at the very least.
Fabian Moreau enters the field before a Redskins game against the Falcons at FedEx Field.
Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau runs onto the field before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. The defensive back entered pregame introductions ahead of the matchup on Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Maryland, during his early years with Washington after joining the franchise as a third-round draft pick. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports.
The Vikings have Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, James Pierre, rookie Charles Demmings, and Dwight McGlothern ready to patrol the back end of Brian Floresās defense this season, but Moreau as an insurance policy would not hurt.
To be fair, Moreau deserves a CB4 job, at minimum, right now, so a team like the Dolphins ā that really needs CB oomph ā probably makes the most sense.
