A significant loss for the Miami Dolphins is the New England Patriots' gain.
Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey suffered a torn meniscus in training camp on Thursday and underwent surgery on Friday. The injury will keep the six-time Pro Bowler out until December, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
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That reported timeline means the Patriots will avoid Ramsey in both of their games vs. Miami. This year's Pats-Dolphins regular-season matchups are scheduled for Sept. 17 (Week 2 in Foxboro) and Oct. 29 (Week 8 in Miami).
Ramsey signed a three-year, $55 million contract with the Dolphins in March. His injury undoubtedly is a major blow to the Dolphins' secondary, but the unit should still be solid with four-time Pro Bowler Xavien Howard still in the mix. Kader Kahou, a breakout player in 2022, is a candidate to replace Ramsey along with second-round rookie Cam Smith.