As the Miami Dolphins gear up for the 2025 NFL season, they’ve already been dealt a devastating blow.
Cornerback Kader Kohou, a standout in their defense and arguably the leader in the secondary, is now out for the season after a serious knee injury during Saturday’s training camp.
And just like that, a position group that was already looking thin has lost its anchor.
Miami’s Secondary Faces a Full Reset
Kohou’s injury doesn’t just sting—it’s part of a complete unraveling of last season’s secondary.
Miami has essentially wiped the slate clean:
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Jalen Ramsey is now with the Steelers,
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Kendall Fuller was let go,
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Kohou is sidelined until 2026, and
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Jordan Poyer and Jevon Holland remain unsigned free agents.
That means the Dolphins are heading into a new season with an entirely fresh group of defensive backs, and in a division that features Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Justin Fields—they’re going to be tested right away.
Kohou’s Story Made the Loss Even Tougher
Kohou wasn’t just a good player—he was a great story.
Coming from a Division II school and going undrafted in 2022, he carved out a meaningful role in Miami’s defense.
His journey from overlooked rookie to key contributor made him a fan favorite.
Now, with his season over, he’ll enter free agency in 2026 with uncertainty.
More Injury Woes Hit the Roster
Unfortunately for head coach Mike McDaniel, Kohou’s injury isn’t the only one causing headaches.
Last week, offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered an injury late in the first training camp practice and had to be airlifted to a hospital.
He only just got discharged on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, veteran cornerback Artie Burns also tore his ACL and will miss the entire season.
Injuries are piling up fast—and it’s only July.
All Eyes on Tua and Tyreek, But There’s Tension
Amid the injury chaos, the Dolphins still have their biggest offensive stars—Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill—but their relationship seems… strained.
Things got messy at the end of last season when Hill pulled himself from the finale against the Jets and claimed he was done with the team.
He’s since walked those comments back, but Tagovailoa hasn’t forgotten.
“When you say something like that, you don’t just come back with ‘My bad.’
You gotta work that relationship up. He is working on himself,” Tua told reporters.
Hill Throws More Shade with Quarterback Snub
Adding fuel to the fire, Hill stirred up more drama on social media when asked to rank the NFL’s top quarterbacks.
He didn’t include Tagovailoa—his own QB. Instead, he picked Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Burrow.
Given that Tua missed parts of the 2024 season due to another concussion, Hill’s snub wasn’t just surprising—it felt personal.
What Lies Ahead for Miami
The Dolphins won’t have to wait long to face their toughest competition.
After opening the season against the Colts, they’ll dive straight into the division gauntlet with three straight games against AFC East rivals in Weeks 2 through 4.
Then things settle down a bit until Week 10, just ahead of their international matchup in Madrid against the Washington Commanders.
A Season Already Shaped by Challenges
With their secondary reset, key players hurt, and star teammates navigating rocky waters, the Dolphins already have a lot on their plate.
If they want to make a serious run in 2025, they’ll need to find chemistry, depth, and resilience fast.
