Kohou, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent, had blossomed into one of many league’s most reliable slot corners all through his first three seasons.
Per Pro Football Focus data, he took roughly 64 p.c of his snaps within the slot a season in the past. General, he allowed 42 receptions on 64 targets for 335 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions and three move breakups. Quarterbacks recorded a below-average 76 passer score.
His damage is the newest blow to a Dolphins secondary that was gutted this offseason.
In June, Miami traded three-time first-team All-Professional nook Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers for security Minkah Fitzpatrick (additionally a three-time first-team All-Professional), to fill the opening left by free security Jevon Holland’s departure to the New York Giants on a three-year, $45.3 million contract in free company.
Final week, Miami signed corners Mike Hilton and Jack Jones to fight its losses, however the staff might need to dip again into the free-agent pool.
Till then, Chubb, Phillips and Robinson should shoulder the load.
NFL.com senior information author Kevin Patra wrote about the edge-rush trio earlier Wednesday, noting their well being will probably be paramount for the Dolphins with their secondary “plagued by questions and accidents.”
“If Robinson grows and Chubb and Phillips keep wholesome, the Dolphins protection will have the ability to cling its hat on the move rush whereas it figures out the secondary,” Patra wrote.
Robinson, the No. 21 total choose of the 2024 NFL Draft, performed 53 p.c of the Dolphins’ defensive snaps final season and completed fifth in Related Press Defensive Rookie of the Yr voting, whereas Chubb and Phillips mixed for 4 video games (Chubb missed your complete season) whereas hampered by accidents.
Even when the Dolphins had a stable secondary, based on their 2025 salaries, Chubb and Phillips could be below stress to provide large numbers this fall. The 2 edge-defenders rank within the high 5 on the staff in largest 2025 cap hits, with Phillips accounting for $13.251M in opposition to the cap and Chubb $12.328M.
However with Miami sporting a patchwork defensive backfield, they have to play above their pay grade. The Dolphins’ season is dependent upon it.
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