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Dolphins Rookie Safety Louis Injured, Out Next Week
15 Sep
Summary
- Rookie safety Kyle Louis sustained a knee injury on Sunday.
- Coach Jeff Hafley confirmed Louis will miss the upcoming game.
- Louis transitioned to safety from linebacker during camp.
Miami Dolphins rookie safety Kyle Louis is set to miss upcoming games after suffering a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Jeff Hafley announced Monday that Louis will be unavailable for the next week's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.
Louis, drafted as a linebacker in the fourth round from Pittsburgh, made a positional switch to safety midway through training camp. This move was influenced by his smaller frame for an NFL linebacker, his coverage abilities, and prior experience at safety in high school. He had been competing for snaps behind the team's primary safeties.
Before his injury, Louis played three defensive snaps against the Raiders. He is expected to contribute more significantly on special teams, where he played 14 snaps as a starting gunner on the punt coverage unit in the season opener. The Dolphins will continue their road trip preparation in California this week.
