Dolphins reportedly sign LB Rey Maualuga to one-year deal

The Dolphins have signed veteran linebacker Rey Maualuga to a one-year deal, according to the Palm Beach Post.

With this week's season-ending injury to 2017 second-round draft pick Raekwon McMillan, the Dolphins needed to bring aboard a linebacker for depth purposes. With Maualuga, though, the Dolphins get more than just depth.

While never a Pro Bowler, the former USC Trojan played in at least 12 games in each of his eight seasons with the Bengals and averaged 44 tackles a year. He has seven career interceptions and four sacks.

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He would still be with Cincinnati had it not been for the cap hit his team would have had to take with him on the roster. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis was complimentary of the 30-year-old linebacker on his way out.

“Rey has been a tough and productive player for us, and a fine teammate, and this is a difficult decision," Lewis said. "It’s one of several we have made to transition to a younger group at linebacker as we continue to shape our 2017 roster. We wish Rey and his family the very best.”