Dolphins linebacker Kyle Louis likely to miss weeks with MCL sprain

Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Louis is expected to miss several weeks due to an MCL sprain suffered during the team's Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The injury reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport leaves the Dolphins without the rookie linebacker, drafted in the fourth round out of Pittsburgh, where he earned All-ACC and All-American honors. In his absence, Miami will rely on linebackers Jordyn Brooks, Jacob Rodriguez, Willie Gay Jr., and Jackson Woodard, while safety depth comes from Zayne Anderson, Michael Taaffe, Dante Trader Jr., and Julius Wood. The Dolphins also have linebackers Amari Gainer and Liam Anderson, along with safety Major Burns, available on the practice squad.

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