Miami Dolphins secondary dealt another blow as young cornerback lands on injured reserve to start OTAs

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kyle Crabbs | Last updated May 27, 2025 12:51 PM ET

The Miami Dolphins' secondary has, understandably, drawn a lot of ire in recent months. The Dolphins are on the cusp of trading former All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey , waived veteran cornerback Kendall Fuller at the beginning of the offseason, and allowed both of their starting safeties from last year's team to walk away without renewing their contracts. The replacements thus far are hardly comprised of marquee assets.

Now, Miami is enduring another loss to their secondary, albeit not one that holds a lot of name recognition. The Dolphins are transitioning 2024 undrafted free agent Jason Maitre to injured reserve, a move that will end his 2025 season. Maitre, who played predominantly in the nickel for the Dolphins in last year's preseason while flashing some promise and potential, will now see his second season put on ice, and he'll be charged with a full year to recoup from whatever injury has landed him on injured reserve.

Roster Moves | We have signed CB Ryan Cooper Jr. and placed CB Jason Maitre on the injured reserve list. pic.twitter.com/RTOuUuh3AQ
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 27, 2025

Maitre was considered a long shot to make the Dolphins' 53-man roster this season, but given the state of Miami's secondary, it was hard to fully dismiss the idea if he'd made a leap from his promising flashes as a rookie. Instead, he'll have hope that another year around the team can help his eye for NFL speed and prep him for another run at the roster in 2026.

Maitre played his college football for both Boston College and Wisconsin, playing three seasons with the Eagles as both a free safety and cornerback before transferring to Wisconsin. After going undrafted, the Dolphins stashed him on their practice squad for the 2024 season before signing him to a futures contract worth $840,000 this offseason.

The team wasted little time nailing down a replacement, re-signing cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr. to take Maitre's place. Cooper Jr. was claimed off waivers earlier this offseason before being cut as the Dolphins proceeded to churn the bottom of their roster after the draft.

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