Dolphins’ CB JuJu Brents to Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
Just as he was beginning to find his footing with the Miami Dolphins, cornerback JuJu Brents has suffered a season-ending injury. Brents is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right foot, marking a frustrating end to a promising season for the former second-round draft pick.
The Dolphins’ secondary takes another significant blow with Brents’ injury, which occurred in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. This latest setback only compounds the team’s depth issues at the cornerback position, which has been plagued by injuries all season.
A Frustrating End to a Promising Season
The injury happened early in the fourth quarter. After initially being listed as questionable to return, Brents was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. For Brents, this injury is a tough pill to swallow. After being waived by the Indianapolis Colts, he landed in Miami and was starting to carve out a significant role in the defense.
His availability has been a persistent issue throughout his career, playing in only 11 games with the Colts before joining the Dolphins. However, when on the field in Miami, he demonstrated the talent that made him a high draft pick, showing flashes of being a valuable asset. Now, his focus shifts to a long road of recovery, with the expectation that he will be fully healthy for the 2026 season.
The emotional toll is palpable. For any player, a season-ending injury is a devastating blow, but for one who was just starting to reestablish his career and prove his worth, the timing is particularly cruel.
What This Means for the Dolphins’ Secondary
Miami’s cornerback depth has been a storyline since training camp. The team has dealt with a string of injuries, and losing Brents only makes a thin position group even thinner. With his absence, rookie Jason Marshall Jr. was thrust into a larger role against the Commanders and will likely see more significant playing time moving forward.
The Dolphins’ management will now face renewed questions about their strategy for the secondary. As the team enters a critical phase of the season, the pressure is on the remaining players to step up and the front office to potentially explore external options. The injury to Brents isn’t just the loss of one player; it’s a test of the entire team’s resilience and depth as they move ahead with the remainder of the season.
