The Miami Dolphins recently received a promising injury update regarding their elite pass rush, which suffered setbacks near the end of the season due to season-ending injuries to key players. Jaelan Phillips tore his Achilles in Week 12, Andrew Van Ginkel suffered a foot injury in Week 18, Cameron Goode tore his patellar tendon in Week 18, and their two-time Pro Bowler sustained a serious knee injury in Week 17. Bradley Chubb, the Pro Bowl EDGE rusher, suffered a torn ACL during Week 17’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Chubb, who is now four months into his recovery from an injury that typically takes nine to 12 months to heal, recently provided an encouraging update on his progress. Speaking on the F-1 Williams Racing Team Torque podcast, Chubb expressed optimism, saying, “Yeah, it’s going good, man. As good as it can be for this point.” He emphasized his positive attitude and focus on the daily progress of his ACL recovery.
Given the late-season timing of Chubb’s injury, it would be wise for the Dolphins to prioritize his full recovery, even if it means he misses the first few months of the upcoming season. Recent roster moves, including the signing of Pro Bowl pass rusher Shaq Barrett to a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, suggest that the team is taking a cautious approach.
Barrett, who will be entering his eleventh year in the league, brings a wealth of experience, with 400 tackles, 73 tackles for loss, 125 quarterback hits, and 59 sacks in his career. The Dolphins also bolstered their pass rush by drafting two EDGE rushers, indicating their commitment to fortifying the position and providing depth in Chubb’s absence.
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