Miami placed Smith (shoulder) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
Smith suffered a dislocated left shoulder in Week 13 at Green Bay, and now he'll have to sit out for at least the next four games as he recovers. His absence figures to open up more opportunities for veteran Siran Neal on the boundaries.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Dislocates left shoulder
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Smith suffered a left dislocated shoulder in Thursday's 30-17 loss to the Packers, head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com.
There's no timetable for Smith's return, though McDaniel confirmed the cornerback was in significant pain following Thursday's loss. Smith's next chance to play will come against the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 8, though it's uncertain if he'll recover in time for that matchup. If he's unable to go, then Storm Duck and Siran Neal will be candidates for increased snaps, though Kendall Fuller (concussion) will be the primary option if he gains clearance for that contest.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Downgraded to out
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Smith (shoulder) has been downgraded to out and won't return to Thursday's game against the Packers.
Smith departed the contest in the second quarter and won't return, meaning the Dolphins' depth in the secondary will be tested throughout the rest of the game. Smith's next chance to play will come against the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 8, though it's uncertain if he'll recover in time for that matchup.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Questionable due to shoulder injury
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Smith is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Packers due to a shoulder injury.
Smith headed to the locker room late in the second quarter, and losing him would make a forgettable half for the Dolphins even worse. If Smith is unable to return, Miami's depth at cornerback could be seriously tested in the second half considering Kader Kohou (back) is also uncertain to play in the remainder of Thursday's game.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Officially off IR
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The Dolphins activated Smith (hamstring) off injured reserve Monday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Smith has yet to play for the Dolphins this season after sustaining a hamstring injury in late July. However, Monday's activation to Miami's active roster suggests he's completely past the issue. Expect the 2023 second-round pick to serve as a rotational cornerback in the Dolphins' Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Practice window opened
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The Dolphins designated Smith (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Smith suffered a hamstring injury in July but managed to fully participate in practice Wednesday. Miami will now have 21 days to officially activate the 23-year-old, and he could then contribute on both defense and special teams.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Opening season on IR
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Smith (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve, designated to return by the Dolphins on Tuesday.
Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury and he'll open the season on injured reserve as a result. The cornerback will be forced to miss at least four games while on IR and he'll be eligible to return to the field in Week 5 versus the Patriots on Oct. 6.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Won't miss all of training camp
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Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that Smith (undisclosed) will not miss the entirety of training camp, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Smith left with a trainer during practice Sunday and was absent from Monday's and Tuesday's sessions, per Adam Stites of USAToday.com. The nature of Smith's injury is unknown, but McDaniel didn't seem too concerned that the 2023 second-round pick would miss out on all of training camp or the preseason. Smith appeared in 15 regular-season games in his rookie year, finishing with two tackles (one solo) while playing 20 snaps on defense and 210 snaps on special teams.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Cowboys.
Smith suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Jets and was unable to recover in time to play Week 16. His absence will be a blow to Miami's secondary depth and special teams unit.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Exits with hamstring injury
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Smith hurt his hamstring against the Jets in Week 15 and won't return to the contest.
Smith regularly plays on special teams, and that's likely how he was injured Sunday. The rookie cornerback hasn't logged a defensive snap in eight of his 11 games this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Miami's defensive gameplan.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Could miss multiple weeks
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Smith (shoulder) could miss two weeks, according to head coach Mike McDaniel, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Smith's recovery timeline is ultimately in a "gray area," according to McDaniel, but he's not expected to be out long term. The South Carolina product was working to earn a starting job at cornerback, but with the recent addition of Eli Apple, coupled with this injury, he may have to begin the 2023 campaign in a reserve role, assuming he is fully recovered by Week 1.
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Dolphins' Cam Smith: Heading to South Beach
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The Dolphins selected Smith in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 51st overall.
Smith was Miami's first draft pick this year, showing that despite the Jalen Ramsey addition, the Dolphins wanted more corner help. The boundary spots are locked down in Miami, but Smith is still projected to push for playing time. He broke up 14 passes in 2021 for South Carolina and tested well at the combine, especially on the jumps. Light at 180 pounds, there is some question as to whether he'll be able to match up against bigger receivers.
