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Opportunity knocks for yet another Miami Dolphins rookie entering Week 3

The Miami Dolphins are getting more snaps to rookies than any other team in the league. It appears as though opportunity knocks for yet another one in Week 3.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 12:53 PM
Opportunity knocks for yet another Miami Dolphins rookie entering Week 3
Key Things to Know
  • Dolphins rookie receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. is poised for increased playing time in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
  • Injuries have sidelined or limited receivers Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, and Ryan Miller in practice.
  • Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik noted Coleman was tasked with learning assignments across all receiver positions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Miami Dolphins fifth-round rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. is positioned for an expanded role entering Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Injuries across the Dolphins' wide receiver room have opened up playing time, including limited practice sessions for Chris Bell due to knee soreness and an ankle injury affecting rookie Caleb Douglas.

Adding to the receiving corps' issues, Ryan Miller was downgraded to a non-participant in practice. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised Coleman's competitive nature, speed, and separation ability, noting that Coleman is the only rookie receiver tasked with learning every receiver position in Miami's offensive system.

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