The Miami Dolphins began training camp with arguably the worst group of cornerbacks in the NFL. They were thin at the position even before trading All-Pro Jalen Ramsey, and the early practice sessions have already resulted in some injuries that could affect the depth of the unit.
But they made some signings on Saturday morning, ones that provide both depth and veteran presences.
Dolphins Sign Much-Needed Depth At Cornerback
Kader Kohou is the player that has been at the top of the depth chart. Heading into his 5th year in the league, the former undrafted free agent has had ups and downs in his career, and he started just 9 games for Miami in 2024. On the other side of the defense, Storm Duck and Cam Smith were headed for a training camp battle, neither of whom has proved much of anything in the NFL in their young careers.
More about the Miami Dolphins signing free-agent cornerback Jack Jones in the wake of Artie Burns tearing his ACL:https://t.co/V2guAWUVE2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2025
The team already lost Artie Burns for the season when he tore his ACL on the second day of camp. So when Kohou went down with what appeared to be a knee injury during Saturday’s practice, a bit of panic may have set in. Before noon, the Dolphins had announced that they had signed two veteran cornerbacks, who will certainly be in the rotation and could even end up as starters for Week 1.
Jones, Hilton Bring Veteran Presences
First, Miami signed cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal. Jones, originally a 2022 fourth-round pick by the Patriots, he played most recently with the Raiders in 2024, starting 16 games and racking up 69 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 16 passes defended. His ball skills are a clear strength, with seven career interceptions and four pick-sixes.
More DB help in Miami: Former Bengals CB Mike Hilton is signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2025
Hilton, one of the NFL’s most reliable slot corners over the past several years, brings leadership, toughness, and versatility to Miami’s defense. He spent the last four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was a key contributor thanks to his strong tackling, blitzing ability, and coverage skills against short and intermediate routes. At 31 years old, Hilton may have lost a step in speed, but his instincts and experience remain valuable, particularly on a Dolphins defense that is undergoing major transition.
The severity of Kohou’s injury is still unknown, and the Dolphins are hoping that he’ll be back on the practice field soon. But even if he is good to go, it appears that Miami will struggle with the cornerback portion of their secondary throughout the upcoming season.
