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Miami Dolphins name starting secondary for 2026 season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:52 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Miami Dolphins name starting secondary for 2026 season opener

Summary

The Miami Dolphins have set their starting cornerback trio for the 2026 season. Rookie first-round pick Chris Johnson joins JuJu Brents and Jason Marshall Jr. on the depth chart. Johnson enters the league after a standout season at San Diego State, while Brents looks to build on his 2025 performance following a season-ending foot injury. Marshall remains a central figure for the unit after a difficult rookie season in 2025. Head coach Jeff Hafley confirmed the lineup following the team's training camp. The secondary faces its first competitive test on September 13 when the Dolphins visit the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

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•Chris Johnson, JuJu Brents, and Jason Marshall Jr. are the starting cornerbacks.
•Chris Johnson was a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•JuJu Brents is entering his fourth NFL season after missing time with a foot injury.
•Jason Marshall Jr. aims to improve upon his performance from his 2025 rookie season.
•Miami plays its first game against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13.

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12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins’ new-look secondary has something to prove in 2026

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The Miami Dolphins' young cornerback trio enters 2026 with high expectations and a chance to establish itself as a strength of their defense.
— Yahoo Sports

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