Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey to have knee surgery, miss 2023 NFL season: report

Jalen Ramsey, the Miami Dolphins' new cornerback, will not be on the field to begin the regular season.

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Ramsey will have knee surgery after injuring his knee during training camp, according to ESPN.

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Ramsey's ACL is intact, according to ESPN, while Ramsey's meniscus requires surgery, according to the NFL Network.

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Ramsey was carried off the field after injuring his knee in a collision with Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill during Thursday's training camp workout.

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The initial results of the Dolphins' testing were clearly negative, and surgery was promptly indicated.

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Instead, Keion Crossen or second-round pick Cam Smith will likely step in for Ramsey until his return.

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Ramsey, arguably the best cornerback in the game, has been a three-time All-Pro since being drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Ramsey had four interceptions, 88 total tackles (a career high), two sacks, two forced fumbles, and 18 passes defensed with the Rams last season.

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