Dolphins tender Kader Kohou ahead of free agency

The Miami Dolphins have placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on cornerback Kader Kohou ahead of the 2025 NFL free agency period, ensuring they can match any offers he receives from other teams. Kohou, who joined the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022, has started 38 of the 47 games he has played and recorded 180 tackles and three interceptions over his three seasons. The tender guarantees him a salary of $3.3 million for the upcoming season unless a new contract is negotiated. With the legal tampering period beginning soon, Kohou's return to Miami is likely, as teams rarely sign away tendered restricted free agents. The Dolphins also have other players to address, including linebacker Quinton Bell, who will not receive a tender and will become an unrestricted free agent. Kohou's solid performance, including a career-high two interceptions last season, makes him a valuable player for Miami's defensive lineup.