Overview

• The Miami Dolphins have signed former Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion Bruce Irvin and veteran pass rusher Justin Houston to bolster their defense ahead of a wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
• The Dolphins have been dealing with a rash of injuries at the linebacker position, with Andrew Van Ginkel, Cameron Goode, and Jerome Baker all placed on the injured reserve.
• Between Irvin, Houston and another new signing, Malik Reed, the Dolphins have added over 194 career sacks to their lineup.
• Despite their age, the new signings bring a wealth of experience and playoff savvy, with Irvin and Houston having combined for 10 postseason sacks.
• The Dolphins are hoping their new collection of edge rushers can disrupt Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has been deemed responsible for the third-highest percentage of pressures allowed in 2023.