"I feel like it's always great to have the opportunity to play a different position, especially a position that Minkah was able to play, which is a very versatile chess piece in our defense. Having the ability and the respect from the coaches to be able to go out there and do it, that's the joy itself. It was a challenge throughout the week, but I feel like I handled it."
"He's a fast, convicted track tackling player that, when he sees his keys, he's covering a lot of distance in a short amount of time. He plays a lot faster than whatever his 40 would be timed up. Those instincts and conviction allow him to move around the field and hold disguise but be a firm tackler at the point of attack."
Minkah Fitzpatrick remains out with a calf injury, and the Miami Dolphins plan to give rookie Dante Trader Jr. another chance in the nickel role. Trader, a 5-foot-11, 202-pound fifth-round pick from Maryland, first saw extensive defensive snaps after starting the Nov. 9 game versus Buffalo and played meaningful snaps against Cincinnati. The nickel spot has been in flux after Kader Kohou tore an ACL in training camp. Coach Mike McDaniel praised Trader's grass coverage, speed, tackling conviction and instincts, noting he covers distance quickly and can disguise and execute tackles at the point of attack. Trader said he enjoyed the opportunity and felt he handled the challenge.
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