The Miami Dolphins’ season, which some expected to be promising, has taken a downturn, leaving them with a 2-3 record as they head into Week 7 following their bye. While the situation could be worse, injuries have plagued the team.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is recovering from his third diagnosed concussion, sustained in Week 2, and the offense has struggled without him, failing to score more than 15 points. Additionally, linebacker Jaelen Phillips is facing a significant setback after suffering a partially torn ACL during a Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, which has ended his season. He recently underwent surgery on the injured ligament.
“Surgery was a success!!! On the road to recovery,” Phillips posted on X.
Phillips, selected as the 18th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has become a standout player for the Dolphins. Last season, he recorded 6.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits, and seven tackles for loss in just eight games before a torn Achilles sidelined him for the remainder of the year.
With Tagovailoa’s condition, the Dolphins will need to rely heavily on their defense to maintain their hopes of reaching the playoffs for a third consecutive season. However, this challenge becomes significantly tougher without Phillips.
