The Miami Dolphins thin secondary suffered an unexpected setback on Tuesday as rookie cornerback Jamar Taylor had sports hernia surgery and is out 4-6 weeks, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Taylor is expected to be back in time for training camp.
Jamar Taylor injury: Dolphins rookie has sports-hernia surgery, per report
Even with the surgery, the Dolphins’ rookie cornerback is expected to be back in time for training camp.
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A second-round pick from Boise State, Taylor figured to be the starter opposite Brent Grimes. This injury, though, might slow his development enough to put a wrench in those plans.
Taylor was supposed to breathe new life into a depleted secondary. Grimes is recovering from a Achilles' tendon injury, while Miami let starter Sean Smith leave in free agency.
The rookie from Boise State was a three-year starter with the Broncos. During his career there he had seven interceptions and 11 tackles for loss. He showed good athleticism at the NFL Combine, running a 4.39 40-yard dash and posting a 35-inch vertical leap. He was selected with the 54th pick of April's draft.
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