Erik Ezukanma Signed With the Eagles, But Cam Smith's Phone Is Still Silent and the League Noticed

Alright, folks, buckle up. We just saw two former Dolphins try to claw their way back into the NFL via the UFL, and man, what a rollercoaster. Wide receiver Erik Ezukanma just inked a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after his stint with the DC Defenders. That's a huge win for him! But then you got cornerback Cam Smith, who played for the Columbus Aviators, and guess what? Zilch. Nada. Not even a sniff of an NFL workout yet. Talk about two completely different outcomes for guys fighting for a second chance in a league that never stops moving.

Ezukanma's Grind Pays Off in Philly

Ezukanma, a 2022 Dolphins draft pick, was their second selection that year. Remember the other guys? Channing Tindall, Cameron Goode, and Skylar Thompson. Only Goode is still even on Miami's roster. Ezukanma himself only played five games in three seasons with the Dolphins. Last summer, he was among the final cuts for the 53-man roster, eventually landing on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, but he never saw a regular season game in 2025. It felt like his NFL dream was fading fast. So, he took his talents to the UFL with the DC Defenders. He played 10 regular season games, snagging 15 catches and adding nine rushing attempts for 75 yards. That kind of versatility once made him an intriguing prospect. The catch, though, was former Dolphins wide receivers coach Wes Welker mentioned multiple times that Ezukanma struggled to pick up the offense. Still, he balled out enough in the UFL, and the E

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Cam Smith: Still Waiting for a Call

Now, let's talk about Cam Smith. This guy was the Dolphins' top pick in the 2023 draft, a second-round selection out of South Carolina. He always seemed to be battling something. Injuries plagued his time with Miami, playing 21 games but never getting a single start in 2023 and 2024. Then, last summer, the Dolphins placed him on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list and eventually cut him loose. He couldn't even land with another team for the entire 2025 season. Sure, he got a workout with the Kansas City Chiefs after their playoff run ended, but that led nowhere. He gave the UFL a shot with the Columbus Aviators, playing six games. No interceptions, only two pass breakups, and he even missed time because of a leg injury there. And here’s the kicker: This week, the UFL dropped its long list of players getting NFL workouts after the Louisville Kings beat Ezukanma's Defenders for the championship. Guess whose name was missing? Cam Smith's. It's a tough pill to swallow. With NFL offseason programs wrapping up, it looks like Smith's phone will stay silent for a while longer. He'll have to wait until training camp starts if he wants another shot to prove he belongs in the NFL. This whole situation, man, it just shows you how thin the line is in this league. Every snap, every practice, every chance matters. Here in the Emerald City, we know all about that fight, that hustle to make it. It's a brutal business, and sometimes, even when you try to fight your way back, the door just stays shut.

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