Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. misses practice amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Dante Trader Jr. sat out practice as the Miami Dolphins continue training camp on August 7, 2026. Trader, who was viewed as the projected starter at safety, joins veteran Lonnie Anderson Jr. on the sidelines due to unspecified injuries. This situation has opened opportunities for younger safeties like Michael Taaffe and Louis Moore to increase their chances of securing a starting role. In addition to Trader and Anderson, several other players are managing injuries. The Dolphins will hold a public scrimmage as part of their ongoing evaluation of the defense's youth and depth ahead of the regular season.
- •Dante Trader Jr. and Lonnie Anderson Jr. are sidelined with injuries.
- •Michael Taaffe and Louis Moore are receiving increased practice opportunities.
- •The Dolphins emphasize creating turnovers in their defensive strategy.
- •Miami will conduct a public scrimmage this weekend.
- •Multiple players missed practice due to injuries on August 7.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins Safety Battle Takes a Turn as Dante Trader Jr. Sits Out Practice
"The Miami Dolphins are continuing through training camp with several position battles developing across the roster. The safety group has drawn particular attention as the team evaluates its options ahead of the regular season.Dante Trader Jr. entered camp as the lone projected starter at safety, while veteran Lonnie Anderson Jr. brings the most experience among […] The post Dolphins Safety Battle Takes a Turn as Dante Trader Jr. Sits Out Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
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