![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/miami-dolphins-star-to-miss-several-months-after-surgery-in-major-blow-to-playoff-hopes/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_GettyImages-1558006550.jpg&description=The Miami Dolphins have been hit with a major blow after top off-season acquisition Jalen Ramsey sustained an injury that required surgery and will keep him out for several months The Miami Dolphins' fears have materialised after star defensive back Jalen Ramsey underwent surgery to address a knee injury he sustained on the third day of training camp, and he will miss several months of action. The 28-year-old, who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in March, went down with a non-contact injury at the team facility in Miami Gardens on Thursday. The incident occurred while he was guarding wide receiver Tyreek Hill on a pass play, sinking to the floor and being tended to for several minutes before being carted away. Further assessments confirmed the three-time All-Pro cornerback had suffered a torn meniscus, which required an operation. Ramsey confirmed on Friday he had undergone surgery, and Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports the former Jacksonville Jaguars star is expected to be out of action until December. "Surgery went well," Ramsey tweeted on Friday. "To my teammates and fans, thank you for the prayers and support! I promise I will attack this rehab and be back stronger than ever… this will just part of the greater story down the stretch! Adversity is opportunity! God is so great! Fins up!" Ramsey was set to play a pivotal role in a new-look defense under Vic Fangio, with his physically-imposing style sure to be an asset to a unit that struggled last season. But the Dolphins will have to make do without him for the coming months. Head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the situation in his press conference on Friday, telling reporters he was inspired by Ramsey's reaction to the news. The former Florida State University star addressed his Dolphins teammates after his prognosis was confirmed on Thursday. "What was the most amazing thing about the whole thing was the way Jalen responded," said. "He spoke to the team yesterday and it really moved a lot o){kind=link}
The Miami Dolphins have been hit with a major blow after top off-season acquisition Jalen Ramsey sustained an injury that required surgery and will keep him out for several months
The Miami Dolphins’ fears have materialised after star defensive back Jalen Ramsey underwent surgery to address a knee injury he sustained on the third day of training camp, and he will miss several months of action.
The 28-year-old, who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in March, went down with a non-contact injury at the team facility in Miami Gardens on Thursday. The incident occurred while he was guarding wide receiver Tyreek Hill on a pass play, sinking to the floor and being tended to for several minutes before being carted away.
Further assessments confirmed the three-time All-Pro cornerback had suffered a torn meniscus, which required an operation. Ramsey confirmed on Friday he had undergone surgery, and Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports the former Jacksonville Jaguars star is expected to be out of action until December.
“Surgery went well,” Ramsey tweeted on Friday. “To my teammates and fans, thank you for the prayers and support! I promise I will attack this rehab and be back stronger than ever⦠this will just part of the greater story down the stretch! Adversity is opportunity! God is so great! Fins up!”