The Miami Dolphins have added a replacement for recently-injured cornerback star Jalen Ramsey, signing veteran corner Eli Apple on a one-year deal.
Ramsey, who underwent meniscus surgery on his left knee Friday, is expected to be out until December.
Veteran CB Eli Apple is signing a one-year deal with the #Dolphins, per source.
With Jalen Ramsey out until December, Apple brings a lot of experience to the Miami secondary. His agent Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt confirmed the deal.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 29, 2023
Dolphins signing CB Eli Apple to 1-year deal.
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The Dolphins traded for Ramsey earlier this offseason, pairing him alongside Pro-Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard. Unfortunately, his training camp injury will see him miss the first few months of his time in South Beach.
Apple is coming off two seasons as a starter for the Cincinnati Bengals. Through 16 games this past season, the 27-year-old defensive back recorded 49 tackles, eight passes defended and no interceptions.
Apple will now compete with the Dolphins’ No. 51 overall pick, Cam Smith, for starting cornerback reps opposite of Howard.