"The Dolphins return injured and unproven cornerback Storm Duck, a 2024 undrafted rookie free agent, along with fellow cornerbacks Jason Marshall Jr., the 2025 fifth-round pick who played sparingly from scrimmage, and little-used Ethan Bonner. Among Miami's potential free agents at cornerback are Kader Kohou, Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and JuJu Brents, who are all starting-caliber."
"Things are only slightly better at safety where Dante Trader Jr., a 2025 fifth-round pick, returns. But veterans such as Minkah Fitzpatrick (likely to be traded), Iffy Melinfonwu (potential free agent), Ashtyn Davis (free agent) and Elijah Campbell (free agent) seem unlikely to return."
"Miami's secondary almost requires a total rebuild under defensive coordinator Sean Duggan. Whether the Dolphins plan to play primarily man-to-man or a zone defense, there aren't many attractive options in their price range at cornerback or safety."
The Dolphins face significant challenges rebuilding their secondary under defensive coordinator Sean Duggan. The cornerback position lacks proven talent, with only undrafted rookie Storm Duck, fifth-round pick Jason Marshall Jr., and minimally-used Ethan Bonner returning. Starting-caliber free agents Kader Kohou, Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas, and JuJu Brents may depart. Safety is equally problematic, with Minkah Fitzpatrick likely traded and veterans Iffy Melinfonwu, Ashtyn Davis, and Elijah Campbell expected to leave. Only fifth-round pick Dante Trader Jr. returns at safety. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must address these positions during free agency negotiations beginning Monday, though attractive options within their price range remain limited.
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