He Miami Dolphins We have bad news for a defense that has struggled in 2024. NFL season. Injuries have plagued the coach’s season Mike McDanielThe team, who got the quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa again in the loss to the Arizona Cardinals. With this in mind, the long-awaited return should continue to be delayed.

The key teammate for Tagovailoawho has not yet returned from a serious injury suffered earlier this year, It is none other than linebacker Bradley Chubb, who suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on January 1. in a 56-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mike McDaniel ruled out the possibility of Chubb returning to help the dolphins go after opposing quarterbacks. “It’s not on my radar right now because guys are on my radar when they come up. I’m just making sure everything goes well and nothing important happens. “I don’t see that timeline.” McDaniel said of Tagovailoa’s teammate’s recovery.

“I think having an ACL is an advantage in terms of the type of injury he had around New Year’s Day, I wasn’t expecting it yet and I think he will continue working to try to return sooner rather than later.But it’s not on my immediate horizon.” McDaniel spoke about Chubb’s injury. The Dolphins head coach had been criticized at the time of the player’s accident for leaving him on the field when 2023 rolled around. NFL The game against Baltimore was already over.

Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field during player introductions before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chubb’s return would be a key upgrade for the Dolphins

Chubb was a key teammate for Tagovailoa and would be a key player in the current campaign, especially for his contributions last season. when he recorded his most tackles in a year since turning pro with 73 combined (45 solo). At the same time, the 28-year-old linebacker had 11 receptions and six forced fumbles, which led the league until his serious injury.

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Injuries complicate Dolphins defense

The problems caused by Chubb’s absence in his third season with the Dolphins have been compounded by the loss of Linebacker Jaelan Phillips suffered a season-ending knee injury and, more recently, an orbital fracture to defensive tackle Zach Sieler. The Miami franchise has a low sack rate after not recording any sacks in the last two weeks.