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5 Potential Landing Spots For DB Cortland Finnegan

5 Potential Landing Spots For DB Cortland Finnegan

Cortland Finnegan Cut by Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins released Cortland Finnegan on Mar. 2 in a move that will free up $ 5.475 million in cap space. The 31-year-old former Pro Bowler still looks to make a statement, and here are five potential teams where he can create some noise.

5. New York Jets

Todd Bowles New York Jets new head coach
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5. New York Jets

Todd Bowles New York Jets new head coach
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Todd Bowles has gone on record clamoring for not just one, but two cornerbacks. Cortland Finnegan helps to address this alleged problem. Sign Finnegan now, then draft Trae Waynes from the Michigan State Spartans and the Jets can get back to worrying about Geno Smith’s upside.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley
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4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley
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The Jaguars could use just about anyone, anywhere, but the veteran leadership of Finnegan could be the most desirable of acquisitions. He’ll anchor their secondary, and he still has a year or two left in his prime to help thrust Jacksonville ahead.

3. Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans defense celebrating
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3. Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans defense celebrating
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Who says you can’t go back to where it started? The Titans know exactly what they’d be getting in Cortland Finnegan, and Finnegan would know exactly what’s expected of him. It's win-win with a side of redemption.

2. Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio
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2. Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio
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Jack Del Rio is likely salivating over Cortland Finnegan’s recent availability. The defensive-minded coach could use this veteran piece to begin building the no-nonsense culture he began with Jacksonville and hopes to continue in Oakland.

1. Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears defense secondary
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1. Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears defense secondary
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Finnegan would equal finality for the Chicago Bears' secondary. This terminal piece could give the Bears stopping power when it comes to their two seasonal contests against the potent offense of the Green Bay Packers.

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