The Chiefs’ crowded secondary may end up putting Kader Kohou on the move again, and the Dolphins should be ready if it happens.
Kohou landed in Kansas City early in free agency after Miami’s offseason changes made it clear some familiar names were headed elsewhere. For the Dolphins, an injury-limited year made his return unlikely. For the Chiefs, he looked like a useful addition - a versatile corner who could help right away.
That picture has shifted. Braden Holecek of Arrowhead Addict pointed to a possible roster exit for Kohou as Kansas City’s cornerback room keeps filling up. The Chiefs drafted Mansoor Delane and Jadon Canady, then added L’Jarius Snead back into the mix, creating the kind of numbers game that can squeeze out a player who seemed to have a path just a few months ago.
Holecek put it this way: "Kohou needs to stack multiple strong days together in training camp," Holecek said. "Any concerns about the durability of Sneed or Fulton are ways in which he could be aided in making the roster."
Miami would have reason to pay attention if Kohou does get caught in that logjam. He already knows the organization, and he gives the Dolphins something useful on the back end: a steady presence inside with the flexibility to move outside if needed.
The fit also makes sense from a coaching standpoint. Jeff Hafley has said he likes developing young mid-round and undrafted corners, and Kohou fits that mold cleanly. He was an undrafted rookie in 2022, and the fact that he made the roster then says plenty about how well he takes coaching and direction.
There’s also the simple football part of it. Kohou has only three seasons of actual playing time, so there’s still room for growth. When he’s healthy, he’s been a consistent piece for Miami’s defense and a stabilizing force in the secondary.
Kansas City may be staring at a tough decision. If the Chiefs do move on from Kohou, it would be a mistake. And if that mistake happens, the Dolphins ought to be ready to bring back a familiar face.
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