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The Miami Dolphins took a huge step back during the 2024 NFL season. Miami’s regular season got off to a rough start, losing QB Tua Tagovailoa to a scary concussion during the second week of the year. Tua eventually returned for the Dolphins, but the damage was already done. Miami only won eight games and missed the postseason.
The Dolphins entered the offseason knowing that the 2025 season will be a crucial year for the franchise. Unfortunately, the blows just kept on coming.
Miami was stunned when veteran left tackle Terron Armstead retired from the NFL just weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft. Second-year player Patrick Paul is set to replace him, which should be a huge downgrade.
And that isn’t the only issue in Miami right now.
The Dolphins have also faced some drama with receiver Tyreek Hill, resulting in trade rumors. Those rumors likely won’t lead to a trade, but their presence alone is distracting. And just one more problem the Dolphins have to deal with.
Sadly, none of these are the worst situation surrounding the Dolphins after the first few weeks of training camp.
Yes, it does get even worse.
Below we will explore the biggest reason why the Dolphins should be panicking at the start of training camp.
The Dolphins should be absolutely terrified about the state of their secondary headed into the 2025 NFL season.
It is not hyperbole to suggest that the Dolphins have the worst secondary in the entire league. In fact, the Dolphins have lost every single one of their starters from the 2024 season. And their replacements leave much to be desired.
Kader Kohou suffered a partial ACL tear during Saturday’s training camp practice and will miss the entire season. The Dolphins parted ways with Kendall Fuller and Jordan Poyer this offseason. They also traded away Jalen Ramsey in a trade to re-acquired their old flame Minkah Fitzpatrick. Finally, Miami lost Jevon Holland in free agency to New York.
Their replacements leave much to be desired.
The Dolphins signed Artie Burns to a one-year contract earlier this offseason. But he too suffered a season-ending injury towards the start of training camp.
Miami signed Cornell Armstrong, Jack Jones, and Mike Hilton last week in the hopes of replacing Kohou and Burns.
Now the Dolphins appear to be relying on Jack Jones, Storm Duck, and Mike Hilton as their starters. They also have Cam Smith, Jason Marshall Jr., and others in reserve.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel gave a lukewarm review of the team’s depleted secondary in a recent interview.
“I feel comfortable for today. We have multiple variations of players that we’re working through that so you have a starting point and you see how the progression goes. Right now I’m good with where we’re at,” McDaniel said when asked about cornerback depth, per the Miami Herald. “If there was a situation in a week where I didn’t feel...
