
Cornerback Chris Culliver is expected to sign with the Miami Dolphins, who hope he can return from knee surgery and help their thin secondary.
The deal with for one year and can be worth up to $5 million, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
News of the agreement was first reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Culliver tore ACL and MCL ligaments in his right knee during practice last Thanksgiving with Washington, and they released him in May. He had signed a $32 million, four-year deal with Washington in March 2015 after four years with the San Francisco 49ers.
Culliver has 26 career starts and seven interceptions.
Miami's in the market for a replacement for departed cornerback Brent Grimes. Tony Lippett, a fifth-round pick in 2015 and converted receiver, has been working with the first team. Xavien Howard, a second-round choice in 2016, has yet to practice in training camp after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.