Dolphins down starting cornerback, safety and edge rusher vs. Bills
The Miami Dolphins will be severely undermanned on defense in Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas (foot/ ankle), edge rusher Chop Robinson (concussion) and safety Ashtyn Davis (quadriceps) all won’t suit up, per the team. All three are starters.
Additional inactives include linebacker Andre Carter II, receiver Dee Eskridge (shoulder), tight end Julian Hill (ankle) and Quinn Ewers, who will serve as the emergency third quarterback.
The news that Douglas and Robinson are out should come as no surprise, as coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that he had planned as if they would not play. Expect Ethan Bonner and maybe even Jason Marshall Jr. to rotate at cornerback. As far as a replacement for Robinson, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will opt for a group approach.
“Whether it’s player trades, player injury, the expectation doesn’t change for what we’re trying to get done,” Weaver said. “I expect Cam Goode, ‘Q. Bell’, Matt Judon, Bradley Chubb, obviously all those guys to go out there and play their absolute best. Just knowing the character of that room and those guys, I know that’s exactly what we’re going to get.”
With Eskridge out, Tahj Washigton will likely help handle kick return duties. The loss of Hill means that Hayden Rucci could receive some increased run as he holds the title as the best blocking tight end on the roster.
With the amount of injuries, particularly on defense, it will be worthwhile to check out how the Dolphins try to contain the high-powered Bills offense that includes the reigning MVP in Josh Allen.
This story was originally published November 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM.
