Dolphins rookie edge rusher Trey Moore leaves preseason game with injury
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
In their second preseason game on August 22, the Miami Dolphins rested many starters to avoid injuries. However, rookie edge rusher Trey Moore, who had been designated a starter, suffered a left leg injury in the first quarter and was unable to put weight on it as he left the field and was later carted off to the locker room. The injury occurred while he pressured Giants quarterback Jameis Winston on a second-and-5 play. After Moore's injury, the Dolphins took precautions and removed other key rookies for the rest of the game. Miami selected Moore in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and had high expectations for his role this season.
- •Dolphins played without many starters in preseason game against Giants.
- •Trey Moore suffered a left leg injury, leaving the game early.
- •Coaching staff highly values Moore's versatility as a rookie starter.
- •Team opted to pull other rookies after Moore's injury.
- •Dolphins selected Moore in the 2026 NFL Draft with expectations for his role.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins Suffer Setback as Rookie Starter Leaves With Injury During Preseason Game
"In their second preseason game, the Miami Dolphins opted to rest a majority of their starters. The team did that to prevent injury to some of the team’s most important players.However, that did not apply to the team’s rookies, as the preseason is a valuable learning experience for them.Unfortunately, the worst-case scenario appeared to occur […] The post Dolphins Suffer Setback as Rookie Starter Leaves With Injury During Preseason Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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