The Miami Dolphins lost second-year cornerback Trill Williams to a torn ACL in their preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and after a day of working out replacement options, they’ve opted to sign a veteran.
According to NFL agent David Canter, the Dolphins are signing cornerback Mackensie Alexander.
Alexander joins Miami’s secondary after spending five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and one with the Cincinnati Bengals. In his career, he’s recorded 201 tackles, 32 passes defended, 4.5 sacks and three interceptions.
With Williams likely done for the year, Alexander, who has played slot corner for a majority of his reps, can slide fill multiple needs, including competing for their third outside cornerback role with Noah Igbinoghene and Keion Crossen. At the very least, he provides some veteran experience to a position that could use some in their depth.
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