Dolphins' set star carried off practice grounds due to injury suspicion
Miami Dolphins Pass Rusher Chop Robinson Suffers Rib Injury During Joint Practice with Detroit Lions
On August 13, 2025, during a joint practice with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins pass rusher Chop Robinson was carted off the field after a rib injury[1][2][5]. The incident occurred during team drills when Robinson forced a fumble and remained on the ground for some time[1][2].
The Miami Dolphins coaching staff and medical team took immediate precautions to ensure there were no fractures or serious damage. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that it was a rib hit, and Robinson was sore but had no fractures or head injury[3][4]. Robinson returned to practice the very next day, on August 14, indicating a relatively quick recovery timeline[3][4].
Currently, Robinson is expected to continue practicing without a significant delay in his 2025 season participation, as no timetable beyond returning to practice has been given and his injury is not viewed as serious by the Dolphins' staff[3][4].
This injury compounds the Dolphins' preseason depth challenges, as they are also managing the loss of veteran running back Alexander Mattison, who was ruled out for the 2025 season following a neck injury in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears[7].
Robinson, who was selected by Miami with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had been a focal point of training camp, with expectations for him to play a major role in the pass rush rotation[3]. His injury will shift those evaluations, particularly among defensive ends and outside linebackers competing for roster spots[6].
In his rookie season, Robinson recorded 26 total tackles, including 16 solo and 10 assisted, along with six sacks, four passes defended, and 5.5 stuffs for a loss of five yards[8]. His recovery will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.
The Dolphins will face the Lions on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in their second preseason contest[9]. The game will offer the coaching staff another chance to assess depth across the defense as roster cuts approach[10].
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The Miami Dolphins' coaching staff is now faced with a decision regarding Chop Robinson's participation in American-football practices, as he recovers from a rib injury sustained during a joint practice with the Detroit Lions. Despite the injury, Robinson showed determination by returning to practice the day after the incident. Robinson, a high draft pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a key player in the pass rush rotation, and his injury may impact the evaluations of defensive ends and outside linebackers aiming for roster spots.
