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Dolphins Secondary Hit by Two Season-Ending Injuries, Davis to Return Midseason

Miami added veterans Mike Hilton and Jack Jones to shore up depth during coaches’ evaluation of the patched secondary for the opener.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Kader Kohou #4 of the Miami Dolphins looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Joshua Williams #2 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jul 27, 2024; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) warms up during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Cornerbacks Artie Burns and Kader Kohou both suffered season-ending knee injuries in training camp and have been placed on injured reserve.
  • Safety Ashtyn Davis left practice with a lower left leg injury but head coach Mike McDaniel expects him back by midseason after further evaluation.
  • Veteran signings Mike Hilton and Jack Jones have been brought in to bolster the nickel and outside corner spots left vacant by injuries.
  • With every member of the 2024 starting secondary sidelined, Miami faces a full rebuild of its defensive back unit ahead of Week 1.
  • Coaches are assessing remaining and newly acquired defensive backs to set rotations and consider additional roster moves before the regular season.