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The Dolphins have lost a crucial Jenga piece. What now?

The Dolphins have lost a crucial Jenga piece. What now?

Miami has an imposing defensive front, but problems in the secondary could torpedo the season

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Oliver Connolly
Aug 14, 2025
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There are members of the Dolphins who will whisper to you, in honest moments, that they are concerned.

Some injuries take more than a body off the field. They don’t just rip talent away. They can mess with the chemistry of a locker room or compromise the integrity of a scheme. Usually, those Jenga blocks are a quarterback or a stud pass rusher. But in Miami, it’s a slot corner. Kader Kohou, the Dolphins’ ascending slot, will miss the season with a knee injury. As blocks go, it’s about as big as you can pull from the tower.

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