Dolphins DC 'Hopeful' Jalen Ramsey Plays Week 1 amid Hamstring Injury: 'We'll See'

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is optimistic about star cornerback Jalen Ramsey's Week 1 availability.

Weaver told reporters on Thursday that he's "hopeful" that Ramsey will be able to play on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he acknowledged that the Dolphins will have a quick turnaround in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football (via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald).

"We'll see," he added.

Ramsey did not participate in Miami's practice on Wednesday due to his hamstring issue.

The injury was previously undisclosed, keeping the 29-year-old sidelined several weeks and preventing him from playing in each of the Dolphins' three preseason contests.

Ramsey didn't appear in the first seven weeks of the 2023 season after undergoing meniscus surgery in his left knee during the prior offseason.

The seven-time Pro Bowl corner appeared in all 10 of Miami's remaining regular-season contests once he returned, helping the team finish with an impressive 11-6 record and earn a spot in the playoffs.

Ramsey racked up 22 tackles, five passes defensed, and three interceptions throughout his first year with the organization. Pro Football Focus gave him a 66.4 grade for his efforts, allowing 20 receptions on 36 targets.

He spent the first seven years of his career with the Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams before he was acquired by the Dolphins in a blockbuster March 2023 trade.

If Ramsey is ultimately unable to play against Jacksonville, Miami will lean on 24-year-old Ethan Bonner and undrafted rookie Storm Duck to pick up the available snaps.

The Dolphins will look to get off to a strong start with or without their All-Pro corner on Sunday, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET.