Dolphins Declare Younger CB Prospect Off Waivers
The Miami Dolphins did not make the playoffs this season, and they should make some strikes this offseason in an effort to turn out to be aggressive once more.
Whereas star broad receiver Tyreek Hill’s future with them is in query, they want some reinforcements on protection, notably on the cornerback spot, the place they’ve a gap reverse Jalen Ramsey.
On Monday, they introduced on their official X (previously Twitter) account that they claimed Ryan Cooper Jr., who was final with the Seattle Seahawks, off of waivers.
Roster Transfer | We’ve got been awarded CB Ryan Cooper Jr. off waivers from Seattle. pic.twitter.com/pwd7PTtxOw
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 24, 2025
Cooper, who’s nicknamed “Bump,” performed two seasons of faculty soccer at Oregon State College in 2022 and 2023, and in these two seasons, he posted 18 passes defended, 5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions and 82 whole tackles (52 solo).
He went undrafted and joined the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent final summer time, and in late August, he was launched after which introduced again to be a member of the Ravens’ follow squad.
He briefly appeared of their Week 8 recreation versus the Cleveland Browns as a member of the particular groups.
Miami ranked tenth in factors allowed and fourth in whole yards given up in 2024, however they’ve some holes to shore up on the defensive aspect of the soccer.
Ramsey, who’s 30 years of age, continues to be an efficient nook, however one other efficient one on the other aspect of the sector would drastically assist Miami return to the playoffs.
Whereas they made the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, they haven’t received a single playoff recreation because the 2000 season, and their followers are ravenous for some actual postseason success.
