Kader Kohou Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Dolphins vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 1, 2025
Done for season
The Dolphins placed Kohou (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
Kohou suffered a torn ACL in practice last weekend and will miss the 2025 campaign. Expected to cover the slot for the Dolphins, Kohou was the last remaining piece of the 2024 secondary in Miami. The Dolphins are now trying to speed up the learning curve of newcomers Jack Jones and Mike Hilton.
Jul 30, 2025
Suffers season-ending injury
Kohou partially tore his ACL during practice Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a brutal diagnose for Kohou as the corner was initially only considered day-to-day following a leg injury suffered during Saturday's practice. The news means Miami's entire starting secondary from last year is now gone entering 2025.
Jul 28, 2025
Considered day-to-day
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Kohou is considered "day-to-day" with a right leg injury, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
The specifics of the injury and its severity are still to be determined, but McDaniel relayed he doesn't believe Kohou is in danger of being sidelined for the start of the regular season. Kohou suffered the injury during Saturday's practice, and he'll likely be limited to sideline work with trainers for the time being. His absence gives Mike Hilton and Kendall Sheffield the opportunity to see more reps at slot corner in training camp practices.
Jul 26, 2025
Leaves with leg injury
Kohou exited Saturday's practice after suffering a leg injury during 1-on-1 drills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou went down while he was covering Tyreek Hill during Saturday morning's practice. The Dolphins' secondary lacks experience, so a serious injury for Kohou -- who has 38 starts through three seasons -- would be a problem. The Dolphins don't practice again until Monday.
Apr 12, 2025
Officially back with Miami
Kohou signed his $3.3 million tender with the Dolphins on Friday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Miami tendered Kohou in early March, and the 26-year-old is now set to return for a fourth campaign with the club. Kohou logged career lows with 671 defensive snaps, 45 tackles and eight defensed passes over 15 games last season, though he did nab a career-best two pickoffs. He started nine of those 15 contests and could be headed for a starting role in 2025 pending additional moves made by Miami.
Jan 16, 2025
Two interceptions in 2024
Kohou played in 15 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 45 tackles (33 solo), eight pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
ANALYSIS
Kohou served as the slot corner for Miami's defense for most of the 2024 season while Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller (knee) served on the outside. Kohou enters the 2025 offseason as a restricted free agent, which means the Dolphins have the ability to match any offer that another team makes for the third-year corner.
Dec 23, 2024
Nabs second INT of 2024
Kohou had one solo tackle and an interception during the Dolphins' 29-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Kohou grabbed his second interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a Brock Purdy pass intended for Jauan Jennings late in the fourth quarter, which lead to a 50-yard rushing touchdown run De'Von Achane three plays later. Kohou is up to 36 tackles (27 solo), seven pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
Dec 8, 2024
Suiting up for Week 14
Kohou (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Kohou injured his back during the Dolphins' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers, which limited him in practice all week. However, he's progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. Kohou has tallied 29 tackles (23 solo), five pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery over 10 regular-season games.
Dec 6, 2024
Questionable to play Sunday
Kohou (back) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has been limited in practice all week due to a back injury he suffered during Miami's Week 13 loss to Green Bay. If he's unable to play in Sunday's AFC East clash, Storm Duck would likely fill in at slot corner alongside outside corners Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey.
Dec 4, 2024
Limited in practice Wednesday
Kohou (back) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohour suffered a back injury during the Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the Packers this past Thursday. He'll have two more opportunities this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets. Storm Duck would be the top candidate to fill in at slot corner Sunday should Kohour be unable to play.
Nov 28, 2024
No concussion, but still has back injury
Kohou cleared his concussion evaluation but remains questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Packers due to a back injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou was evaluated for a concussion after exiting Thursday's contest in the first quarter, and while he was cleared on the sidelines, it's unclear if he'll return to the game. Storm Duck or Siran Neal could be options to take his place in the defensive scheme if Kohou is unable to return.
Nov 28, 2024
Enters concussion protocols
Kohou (head/back) is questionable to return Thursday against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has been deemed questionable to return Thursday with a back injury but is also being evaluated due to a potential concussion. The 26-year-old has 29 tackles (23 solo) in nine games this season, and if he can't return, then Storm Duck or Siran Neal could be open to take his place in the defensive scheme.
Nov 9, 2024
Returning from two-game absence
Kohou (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Saturday's injury report and does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Rams, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last two regular-season games due to a neck injury. He was limited in practice to open the week, but he was a full participant Saturday and will suit up Monday barring any setbacks.
Nov 7, 2024
Opens week with limited practice
Kohou (neck) was limited during Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last two games due to a neck injury. He wasn't able to practice over that span, so the fact he was able to return for Thursday's session, albeit in a limited capacity, indicates that Kohou is progressing through the injury. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Monday's game against the Rams. Over the six regular-season games prior to his injury, Kohou logged 17 tackles (13 solo), four pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery.
Nov 1, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Kohou (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday after likely sustaining a neck injury in Miami's Week 7 loss to the Colts. Cam Smith and Siran Neal are expected to continue seeing increased snaps with Miami's first-team defense until Kohou can return to the field.
Oct 30, 2024
Still nursing neck issue
Kohou (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou didn't play in the Dolphins' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals after likely sustaining a neck injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. He'll likely need to practice in a limited capacity either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 9, when the Dolphins travel to Buffalo.
Oct 25, 2024
Unavailable for Week 8
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Kohou (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel repots.
ANALYSIS
Kohou, Miami's top nickel cornerback, will be forced to miss his first game of the season due to a neck injury. Nik Needham will be a candidate to fill in for Kohou versus the Cardinals on Sunday, and as long as the starting slot corner remains sidelined.
Oct 23, 2024
Dealing with neck injury
Kohou (neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou logged one tackle and two pass breakups during the Dolphins' Week 7 loss to the Colts, but he appears to have picked up a neck injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to return to the practice field ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Kohou has logged 17 tackles (13 solo), four pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery through the first six games of the regular season.
Feb 9, 2024
Suits up for 17 games
Kohou racked up 63 tackles (52 solo), one sack and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season appearances in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Kohou played a near every-down role for Miami during the first eight weeks of the season, but he became more of a rotational player as Jalen Ramsey's involvement grew down the stretch. Now heading into the final year of his contract with the Dolphins, Kohou still appears locked into a No. 2 or reserve role at cornerback for the 2024 campaign.
Dec 19, 2022
Heavily involved in Buffalo
Kohou finished Saturday's game against the Bills with seven tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has racked up 15 total tackles over his last two weeks of action and continues to be a reliable presence on this Miami defense. He's racked up 63 tackles (54 solo), six passes defended and one forced fumble over 12 matchups in 2022.
Nov 7, 2022
Logs career-high eight stops in win
Kohou amassed eight tackles during Sunday's 35-32 win over the Bears.
ANALYSIS
With fellow defensive backs Byron Jones (Achilles), Nik Needham (Achilles), Trill Williams (knee) and Brandon Jones (knee) all having missed Sunday's contest in Chicago due to injuries, Kohou took full advantage of his expanded opportunities and reached a career-best eight tackles in Week 9. The 23-year-old figures to continue playing a prominent role in Miami's secondary in what has been a solid rookie campaign thus far.
Oct 28, 2022
Ready to face Lions
Kohou (oblique) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has been sidelined for Miami's last two games but will be ready for a return after a pair of limited practices to begin the week followed by a full session Friday. Prior to going down, he played a significant role in Miami's secondary and tallied 21 total tackles and two passes defended in five games.
Oct 23, 2022
Remains out in Week 7
Kohou (oblique) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Kohou will miss a second consecutive game due to an oblique issue, and it's not yet clear when he's expected to return. Justin Bethel should see increased opportunities during Sunday night's matchup.
Oct 16, 2022
Inactive Sunday
Kohou (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Kohou has played in all five of the team's matchups this season and recorded 21 tackles (19 solo), two pass breakups and one forced fumble. It appears he picked up his oblique injury during Week 5's game and won't be able to suit up against the Vikings. Noah Igbinoghene and Keion Crossen will likely see increased snaps in Miami's secondary.
Oct 14, 2022
Unlikely to play Sunday
Kohou is doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings due to an oblique injury.
ANALYSIS
With Xavien Howard (groin) ruled out, Kohou played a season-high 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5 but presumably picked up an oblique injury as well. In Kohou's expected absence, look for Noah Igbinoghene and Keion Crossen to see increased snaps in Miami's secondary.
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