Dolphins' cornerback Jalen Ramsey to have knee surgery, miss season start

MIAMI, July 28 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who was injured on the second day of training camp, will undergo knee surgery Friday afternoon and to miss the start of the regular season, coach Mike McDaniel said.

"What I can tell you is that I don't think the beginning of the season will be part of scenario," McDaniel said during a news conference at training camp in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Ramsey was to undergo surgery on his left meniscus at 1 p.m. EDT. McDaniel said that the All-Pro cornerback sustained the "non-contact" injury during a drill Thursday at the Baptist Health Training Complex.

Ramsey, who was first believed to have sustained the injury from a collision, limped off the field after the hit and was later carted off the field.

Ramsey tweeted Thursday that he would return to the field "stronger than ever" and in "due time." He also hinted that he will miss several games in 2023, but could return at the end of the season.

"That end of the season push [is[ gonna be legendary," Ramsey tweeted.

Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro, joined the Dolphins in a March trade. The six-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro was the third-highest rated cornerback in the NFL in 2022, according to Pro Football Focus.

"Realistically, he couldn't be more committed and excited to join the team this year, whenever that is," McDaniel said.

Kader Kohou, Cam Smith, Justin Bethel, Trill Williams, Nik Needham and Keion Crossen are among the other cornerbacks listed on the Dolphins' roster. McDaniel said Friday that the Dolphins will host a free agent workout for cornerbacks and look to add depth at the position.

The Dolphins will play the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener at 7 p.m. EDT Aug. 11 in Miami Gardens.