Dolphins predicted to sign $3M perfect match defender with 8-INTs to feel void in secondary

The Miami Dolphins are deep into training camp, but nothing could have prepared them for the wave of injuries, especially some long-term ones. A couple of weeks ago, the Dolphins signed two veteran cornerbacks in hopes of filling the void in the secondary.

“Miami signed veteran cornerback Mike Hilton to help bolster the unit, NFL Network's Cam Wolfe reported on Saturday. The Dolphins announced earlier in the day that they had signed cornerback Jack Jones,” NFL.com’s Eric Edholm wrote.

At the time of those signings, Miami believed the cornerback room was sufficiently reinforced. However, safety Ashtyn Davis then suffered a severe injury.

“Got another injury in the secondary ... this time it's safety Ashtyn Davis, who stayed down after an 11-on-11 snap. Hobbled to the sideline clearly favoring his left leg. Mike McDaniel and Anthony Weaver went over to see him,” Sports Illustrated’s Alain Poupart wrote.

With Davis’s injury, alarms have already sounded for Miami to potentially add another cornerback. Sports Illustrated’s Dante Collinelli believes the Dolphins could sign Michael Davis as a replacement.

“Davis is another player with starting experience who is coming off a down season. He had just two starts for the Commanders last year despite appearing in 15 total games,” Collinelli wrote. “That said, Davis is a primary zone coverage cornerback who has played passable football before, so it stands to reason the Dolphins could consider him.”

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Being a strong zone defender fits perfectly with the Dolphins’ scheme, especially since they ran Cover 3 more than any other coverage last season.

“The Dolphins have run Cover 3 on 33.6 percent of their defensive snaps this season, which is by far their most popular call,” Collinelli wrote.

Michael Davis could definitely provide solid support for Miami in their primarily zone-based defense. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver needs all the help he can get as injuries continue to plague the defense. The play style of the Dolphins and Davis would be a great fit.