Earlier this month, the Dolphins signed Germain Ifedi as depth along the offensive line. His time working with Miami has come to a quick end, however. 
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Ifedi was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. As a result, he is set to miss the 2025 campaign in its entirety unless a release by means of an injury settlement takes place. The 31-year-old’s absence will leave the Dolphins short on options at the tackle spots as well as, potentially, depth at guard. Head coach Mike McDaniel said (via David Furones of the Sun Sentinel) Ifedi suffered a triceps tear.
A veteran of 90 starts and 117 appearances, Ifedi’s most recent action came with the Browns. The former first-rounder handled work on the blindside while filling in along Cleveland’s injury-plagued offensive line. His recent Miami signing came in the wake of Austin Jackson enduring a setback in his rehab process and facing a multi-week absence as a result. Jackson is expected to be healthy in time for Week 1, something which would be key for Miami up front.
In a corresponding move, the Dolphins signed Yodny Cajuste. That comes as little surprise, as Cajuste was among the group of veteran O-linemen who worked out for Miami prior to the Ifedi signing. A third-round pick of the Giants in 2021, Cajuste’s 17 regular season appearances to date have come with the Patriots. The 29-year-old could add to that total soon if he manages to survive roster cuts at the end of the month.
Entering Thursday, the Dolphins had just over $11.5MM in cap space. Signing Cajuste will lower that figure slightly, but his pact will no doubt be worth the veteran minimum. His arrival will offer depth up front as the team looks to sort out its pecking order along the offensive line. Ifedi, meanwhile, will turn his attention to recovery in anticipation of the 2026 campaign.