The Memphis Showboats released defensive back Cameron Dantzler on Tuesday. He is signing with the Miami Dolphins according to Michael Del Negro.
Cameron Dantzler is six foot two and weighs 188 pounds. The 26-year-old from Hammond, Louisiana, made 15 tackles (14 solos, 1 assist), one interception for 43 yards, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup in six games for the Memphis Showboats in 2025. He missed four games with an injury.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Dantzler in the third round (89th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Minnesota with 149 tackles (125 solos, 24 assists), six tackles for loss, three interceptions, 17 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 35 games, of which 26 were starts.
Dantzler was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2020. After Minnesota, Dantzler spent time with the Washington Commanders, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans.
In Houston, Dantzler made three tackles (3 solos), one pass breakup, and one interception in one preseason game for the Houston Texans in 2023. After Houston released him, Dantzler signed with the New Orleans Saints on September 20, 2024, and appeared in two games before spending the rest of the season on the practice squad.
The San Antonio Brahmas signed Dantzler on April 11, 2024. However, he was placed on the suspended list on April 16, 2024, and did not play in the 2024 UFL season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Dantzler on September 22, 2024, and spent several weeks on the practice squad. The Ticats released him on October 26, 2024. The Memphis Showboats signed Dantzler on February 3, 2025.
Collegiately, Dantzler played three seasons at Mississippi State (2017-19) making 78 tackles (56 solos, 22 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions for 23 yards, 18 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 29 games for the Bulldogs. Dantzler was named Second Team All-SEC in 2018.
