The Dolphins made two significant upgrades on defense this offseason with new coordinator Vic Fangio and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. However, Ramsey is expected to be sidelined until at least December after undergoing a full meniscus repair during training camp. When fully healthy, the Dolphins should have one of the best secondaries in the NFL with Howard, Ramsey, Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones, so Fantasy managers should keep the unit in mind come playoff time. Hopefully Fangio will bring out the best in pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips as well. Consider the Dolphins DST a sleeper unit this season worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues.
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Dolphins' Jevon Holland: Chance to play Sunday
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Holland (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Holland went down with a knee injury in the second half of the Dolphins' Black Friday win over the Jets, but he seems to be trending in the right direction to possibly suit up Sunday. The third-year safety was able to log a limited practice session Friday after recording DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday. If Holland isn't available for Miami's Week 13 contest, Elijah Campbell would likely start at free safety.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Has season-ending surgery
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Phillips (Achilles) had surgery Wednesday and will not play for the remainder of the season, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The 24-year-old pass rusher sustained his first major professional injury in Friday's win over the Jets. Up to this point in the season, Phillips had blossomed into one of the best young pass rushers in the league, recording 6.5 sacks in just 351 snaps this year compared to his seven sacks in 796 snaps last year. With Phillips sidelined, the Dolphins will rely on veteran Emmanuel Ogbah to fill his role on the defense as they strive to secure a top seed in the AFC.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Formally placed on IR
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The Dolphins placed Phillips (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.
The move was merely a formality after Phillips suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in last Friday's win over the Jets. In a corresponding move, the Dolphins signed veteran edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul off New Orleans' practice squad. Phillips' season is over and he finished with 6.5 sacks in eight contests.
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Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah: Contributes in win
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Ogbah finished with 1.5 sacks in the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the Jets on Friday.
The backup linebacker made his contribution on just 14 defensive snaps. Ogbah has four sacks, a pass defensed, an interception and a forced fumble this season.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Makes plays in win
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Wilkins finished with two sacks in the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the Jets on Friday.
The defensive tackle recorded three tackles in total and played on 60 percent of Miami's defensive snaps. Wilkins has 43 tackles, including 6.5 sacks, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery this season.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Active in win
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Baker recorded six tackles and an interception in the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the Jets on Friday.
The linebacker also played on 67 percent of Miami's defensive snaps. Baker has 65 tackles, three passes defensed and two interceptions this season.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Torn Achilles confirmed
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An MRI on Saturday confirmed Phillips suffered a torn Achilles in Friday's victory over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Phillips had recorded one sack, three tackles behind the line of scrimmage and one pass deflected before exiting Friday's game with the injury. With his season now presumably over, a trip to injured reserve is the next step as he sets his sights on recovering for the 2024 season. Emmanuel Ogbah is the likely candidate to replace him on the edge going forward opposite Bradley Chubb.
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Dolphins' Jevon Holland: Gets pick-six before hurting knee
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Holland (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Holland got hurt in the second half. Prior to getting injured, Holland registered a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half as Jets quarterback Tim Boyle attempted an ill-advised Hail Mary. The safety also had five solo tackles.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Exits with Achilles injury Friday
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Phillips (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Jets.
Phillips got injured in the second half after recording one sack and three tackles for loss among his four tackles (three solo). He added a pass defensed. Phillips' injury didn't look good and could lead to an extended absence, though confirmation on that front won't come until additional testing is performed to confirm the severity of the injury.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Leading tackler in win
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Howard logged seven total tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, while also breaking up one pass in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Raiders.
The veteran cornerback was able to log a season-high in tackles Sunday, tying David Long for the Dolphins' leading tackler in Week 11. Through eight appearances, Howard has recorded six pass deflections and one interception, ranking second in both categories for Miami's defense. The All-Pro cornerback tandem of Howard and Jalen Ramsey has been great when they've been on the field together, and they'll continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season goes on.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Snags first career interception
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Phillips logged six total tackles (five solo), including two sacks and two tackles for loss, while also grabbing an interception in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Raiders.
Phillips was the only Dolphin to record a sack during Sunday's contest, and he's now just half a sack behind the team's leader Bradley Chubb. The third-year edge rusher has dealt with some injuries this season, but he's still on pace to have the best year of his career. Through seven games, the Miami product has logged 39 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks and four tackles for loss. Expect Phillips to continue causing problems for opposing offenses for the remainder of the season.
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Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey: Nabs two picks in win
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Ramsey recorded one tackle, two pass deflections and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Raiders.
The All-Pro cornerback has now posted three interceptions through three games, which is two more than any other Dolphin on the year. Miami's defense has been substantially better when Ramsey is on the field, allowing just over 205 passing yards per game when he plays compared to 256 yards per game when he doesn't. Expect Ramsey to continue wreaking havoc in the Dolphins' secondary as the year goes on.
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Dolphins' Brandon Jones: Healthy ahead of Week 11
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Jones (concussion) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday.
Jones missed the team's loss to the Chiefs in Germany in Week 9 while dealing with a concussion, but he now appears ready to go for Sunday's game against the Raiders. The 25-year-old will be back in his role as a backup option at safety in Miami's secondary.
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Kelvin Joseph: Gets let go
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Joseph was waived by the Dolphins on Tuesday.
Joseph only appeared in four games for the Dolphins this season, missing time due to personal reasons and as a coach's decision. When he did suit up, the Kentucky product primarily contributed on special teams, recording two tackles on the season thus far.
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Dolphins' David Long: Ties team lead in tackles
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Long recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Kansas City.
Long tallied at least eight tackles for the sixth time in nine games this season, good for a share of the team lead in that category in Week 9. He's on pace for his first 100-tackle campaign and projects as a fine IDP option for Week 11 when Miami hosts the Raiders following its Week 10 bye.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Logs sack in third straight game
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Phillips recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Phillips has turned it on since returning from the oblique injury that sidelined him for two games earlier this season, registering at least five tackles and a sack in three straight contests. When Miami returns from its Week 10 bye, Phillips should get plenty more chances to rush the passer versus Las Vegas in Week 11.
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Dolphins' Bradley Chubb: Gets sack in fourth straight game
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Chubb recorded three tackles (two solo), including a sack, and forced a fumble in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Kansas City.
Chubb registered in the sack column for the fourth game in a row and forced a fumble for the third time in his last four games Sunday in Frankfurt. He has shown an outstanding nose for the ball over Miami's latest stretch of games, and he'll line up against a pass-happy Las Vegas offense in Week 11 following the Dolphins' bye in Week 10.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Available in Germany
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Howard (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany.
Howard was listed as questionable heading into the weekend after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, but he's not expected to face any restrictions Sunday as the Dolphins aim to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' aerial attack. Through six appearances on the season, the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback has recorded 27 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Questionable after limited sessions
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Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Howard was limited in all three of Miami's practices ahead of Sunday morning's game in Frankfurt, Germany. The cornerback last took the field in Week 6 against the Panthers. If Howard suits up Sunday, Miami will have the cornerback duo of Howard and Jalen Ramsey active simultaneously for the first time.
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Mark Milton: Joins practice squad
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The Panthers signed Milton to their practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Milton has yet to appear in a regular-season game but spent the summer with Carolina before being part of the team's final cuts. He was on Miami's practice squad for most of October.
