Miami Dolphins News 09/19/2023

Week 2 of the NFL season has come and gone. The news around the Miami Dolphins has been good for the most part during this 2 week span. Two roads wins to start the the 2023 NFL campaign.

News on the Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins have once again made a practice squad move in picking up a veteran defensive tackle. Miami has inked DT Byron Cowart to a practice squad spot. Cowart has spent time in the NFL with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He was a 5th round pick of the Patriots in 2019.

Defense & Fumbles Table
					Games		Def Interceptions					Fumbles						Tackles
Year	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	Fmb	FR	Yds	TD	Sk	Comb	Solo	Ast	TFL	QBHits	Sfty	AV
2019	23	NWE	DE	99	5	0			0			0					0.0	2	1	1	0	0		1
2020	24	NWE	RDT	99	14	14	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	27	14	13	3	3		8
2022	26	IND	DT	68	17	0			0			0	0	0	0	0	0.0	12	4	8	2	0		1
Career					36	14	0	0	0	0	1					0	1.0	41	19	22	5	3		10
2 yrs		NWE			19	14	0	0	0	0	1					0	1.0	29	15	14	3	3		9
1 yr		IND			17	0			0							0	0.0	12	4	8	2	0		1

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/19/2023.

Cowart has played in 36 career games. He started 14 games in 2019 with New England. The Dolphins continue to make move along the defensive front.

Others Notes on the Fins

Miami offensive line has done a better job of protecting QB Tua Tagovailoa this season. Tagovailoa has also helped by getting the pass off very quickly. Miami has been taking strides in keeping Tua upright which is an important part of any success the 2023 team is hoping to have moving forward.

Does PFF Matter?

Some fans love PFF and others hate it! But, no matter it what it seems to be here for the long haul. Here are the top 5 offensive and defensive players per PFF for the Dolphins in week 2.