Miami Dolphins Sign Two Veteran Cornerbacks Amid Defensive Injuries

The Miami Dolphins have been addressing significant injuries in their cornerback lineup by signing veteran defensive backs Mike Hilton and Jack Jones to one-year contracts. These moves come after key injuries to Artie Burns, who suffered a likely torn ACL, and Kader Kohou, both critical to the Dolphins' secondary. Hilton, known for his versatility and solid coverage skills, has extensive NFL experience with the Steelers and Bengals, while Jones, despite a troubled past, showed strong performance with the Raiders and offers potential to start. The Dolphins are also considering trades for younger cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Starling Thomas to add depth without overspending. These acquisitions aim to stabilize a defensive backfield that has been weakened by injuries and the earlier trade of Jalen Ramsey. The team is taking multiple steps to ensure their secondary remains competitive as they prepare for the 2025 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.