Alain Poupart· Aug 17, 2026
In a roster-move report, Poupart describes Dante Trader Jr. as the Dolphins' projected starting safety, indicating he will open the season as a first-string safety.
“Projected starter Dante Trader Jr. was back at practice Monday”
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“Projected starter Dante Trader Jr. was back at practice Monday, and even though he was held out of team periods could be close to making a full return.”
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