MIAMI — Dolphins offensive lineman Kion Smith suffered a torn ACL in Friday evening’s preseason opener, a supply instructed ESPN, and is predicted to overlook the 2024 common season.
Usually an offensive sort out, Smith began at left guard for the Dolphins towards the Atlanta Falcons however was rolled up on in the course of the workforce’s second offensive drive. He remained on the sector for a couple of minutes whereas medical trainers attended to him, earlier than being helped off the sector.
Smith has been with the Dolphins since 2021 on each the apply squad and energetic roster. He performed 9 video games in the course of the 2023 common season, with most of his 70 offensive snaps coming towards the New York Jets and Washington Commanders in Weeks 12 and 13, respectively.
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The Dolphins positioned Smith on season-ending injured reserve Saturday and introduced again offensive lineman Chasen Hines — who they launched earlier this month.
Along with Hines, Miami has second-round choose Patrick Paul and veteran Kendall Lamm behind beginning tackles Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson — however could possibly be out there so as to add depth to their offensive line.
Projected beginning middle Aaron Brewer suffered an damage at apply final week and didn’t play towards the Falcons. Head coach Mike McDaniel described Brewer as “week to week” after Friday’s sport.
