Chris Perkins: Dolphins' defense has game-changing potential in front seven

"When you talk about the Miami Dolphins defense, start with the front seven, which has the potential to be game-changing, or even game-winning. The front seven is led by tackle Zach Sieler, the league's only interior defensive lineman riding back-to-back 10-sack seasons. But there's also edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, who have recovered from the knee injuries that kept them out for all (Chubb) and a major portion of last season. They're both accomplished pass rushers."

"and, presumably, cornerback Jack Jones, who was signed at the start of training camp although newly-acquired Rasul Douglas could contend for the job. By the way, it's the second year under defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who led the Dolphins defense to a No. 4 finish in the league last year. They were No. 9 against the run, No. 9 against the pass, and No. 10 in points allowed, Weaver's most valued category, at 21.6 points allowed per game."

"Edge rusher Bradley Chubb 6 foot 4, 268 pounds; eighth season Chubb went down with a knee injury at Baltimore on New Year's Eve 2023 and hasn't played in a game since. He had 11.0 sacks at the time. Fairly or not, he'll be expected to pick up where he left off. He's missed 19 games (including playoffs) the past two years due to his knee injury."

The Dolphins defense is built around a potentially game-changing front seven led by tackle Zach Sieler, the only interior lineman with back-to-back 10-sack seasons. The front includes edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, both returning from knee injuries, plus rookie Chop Robinson, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, nose tackle Benito Jones, and inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks, the 2024 tackles leader. The secondary features Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and likely cornerback Jack Jones, with Rasul Douglas as a contender. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver returns for a second year after guiding the unit to a No. 4 overall finish, top-10 rankings against the run and pass, and 21.6 points allowed per game.

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