The Dolphins placed Kohou (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
Kohou suffered a torn ACL in practice last weekend and will miss the 2025 campaign. Kohou was the last remaining piece of the 2024 secondary in Miami and was slated to cover the slot this year for the Dolphins. Miami is now trying to speed up the learning curve of newcomers Jack Jones and Mike Hilton.
Kohou partially tore his ACL during practice Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's a brutal diagnosis for Kohou, as the corner was initially considered day-to-day following a leg injury suffered during Saturday's practice. The news means Miami's entire starting secondary from last year is now gone entering 2025.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Kohou is considered "day-to-day" with a right leg injury, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The specifics of the injury and its severity are still to be determined, but McDaniel relayed he doesn't believe Kohou is in danger of being sidelined for the start of the regular season. Kohou suffered the injury during Saturday's practice, and he'll likely be limited to sideline work with trainers for the time being. His absence gives Mike Hilton and Kendall Sheffield the opportunity to see more reps at slot corner in training camp practices.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Leaves with leg injury
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Kohou exited Saturday's practice after suffering a leg injury during 1-on-1 drills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Kohou went down while he was covering Tyreek Hill during Saturday morning's practice. The Dolphins' secondary lacks experience, so a serious injury for Kohou -- who has 38 starts through three seasons -- would be a problem. The Dolphins don't practice again until Monday.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Tendered by Miami
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The Dolphins placed a right of first refusal tender on Kohou on Saturday, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
By placing a tender on Kohou -- who was a restricted free agent -- the Dolphins are able to match any contract offer that another team makes to the 26-year-old corner. Kohou played in 15 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 45 tackles (33 solo), eight pass defenses (including a career-high two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Nabs second INT of 2024
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Kohou had one solo tackle and an interception during the Dolphins' 29-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Kohou grabbed his second interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a Brock Purdy pass intended for Jauan Jennings late in the fourth quarter, which lead to a 50-yard rushing touchdown run from De'Von Achane three plays later. Kohou is up to 36 tackles (27 solo), seven pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Suiting up for Week 14
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Kohou (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Kohou injured his back during the Dolphins' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers, which limited him in practice all week. However, he's progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. Kohou has tallied 29 tackles (23 solo), five pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery over 10 regular-season games.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Questionable to play Sunday
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Kohou (back) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Kohou has been limited in practice all week due to a back injury he suffered during Miami's Week 13 loss to Green Bay. If he's unable to play in Sunday's AFC East clash, Storm Duck would likely fill in at slot corner alongside outside corners Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Kohou (back) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou suffered a back injury during the Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the Packers this past Thursday. He'll have two more opportunities this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets. Storm Duck would be the top candidate to fill in at slot corner Sunday should Kohou be unable to play.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Getting concussion check
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Kohou (head/back) is questionable to return Thursday against the Packers.
Kohou has been deemed questionable to return Thursday with a back injury but is also being evaluated for a concussion. The 26-year-old has 29 tackles (23 solo) in nine games this season, and if he can't return, then Storm Duck or Siran Neal could be options to take his place in Miami's secondary.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Returning from two-game absence
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Kohou (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Saturday's injury report and does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Rams, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last two regular-season games due to a neck injury. He was limited in practice to open the week, but he upgraded Saturday and will suit up Monday barring any setbacks.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Still nursing neck issue
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Kohou (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou didn't play in the Dolphins' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals after likely sustaining a neck injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. He'll likely need to practice in a limited capacity either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 9, when the Dolphins travel to Buffalo.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Unavailable for Week 8
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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Kohou (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou, Miami's top nickel cornerback, will be forced to miss his first game of the season due to a neck injury. Nik Needham will be a candidate to fill in for Kohou versus the Cardinals on Sunday and for as long as the starting slot corner remains sidelined.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Dealing with neck injury
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Kohou (neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou logged one tackle and two pass breakups during the Dolphins' Week 7 loss to the Colts, but he appears to have picked up a neck injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to return to the practice field ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Kohou has logged 17 tackles (13 solo), four pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery through the first six games of the regular season.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Ready to face Lions
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Kohou (oblique) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kohou has been sidelined for Miami's last two games but will be ready for a return after a pair of limited practices to begin the week followed by a full session Friday. Prior to going down, he played a significant role in Miami's secondary and tallied 21 total tackles and two passes defended in five games.
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Dolphins' Kader Kohou: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Kohou is doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings due to an oblique injury.
With Xavien Howard (groin) ruled out, Kohou played a season-high 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5 but presumably picked up an oblique injury as well. In Kohou's expected absence, look for Noah Igbinoghene and Keion Crossen to see increased snaps in Miami's secondary.
