Ethan Bonner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jeff Hafley is seeing what every Dolphins fan already knows about Ethan Bonner The Miami Dolphins' secondary is far from settled so far in training camp, and one veteran is making Jeff Hafley pay attention to him.

AUGUST 10 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Officially back with Miami Bonner and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a one-year deal Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 26-year-old has officially agreed to remain in Miami after spending the first three seasons of his NFL career with the team. Across 14 contests in 2025, Bonner tallied 15 total tackles and two passes defensed, including one interception, while playing just 91 defensive snaps. He's expected to compete for a depth role in the Dolphins' secondary ahead of the 2026 season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Miami The Dolphins tendered a contract to Bonner on Monday as an exclusive rights free agent.

Impact As an exclusive free agent, Bonner cannot negotiate a contract with a team as long as the tender is in place, so he'll suit up for the Dolphins in 2026. The Stanford played mostly on special teams in 2025 but did see some rotational snaps in the secondary, with Bonner finishing with 15 tackles (eight solo), two pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins make roster moves The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have tendered exclusive rights free agent cornerback Ethan Bonner and released offensive linema...

MARCH 2 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Jones celebrates in Cristiano Ronaldo style as Dolphins beat Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Spain

Jack Jones intercepted Marcus Mariota on the first offensive play of overtime and Riley Patterson kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Miami Dolphins a 16-13 win over the Washin...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Ethan Bonner lands on Sainristil's muffed punt for Dolphins recovery Miami Dolphins cornerback Ethan Bonner lands on Mike Sainristil's muffed punt for Dolphins recovery

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

Cleared to play Sunday Bonner (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Carolina, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Bonner has appeared in just one game this season, seeing one defensive snap and another 14 on special teams for the Dolphins. He's unlikely to see much action on defense against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Bonner (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's divisional matchup against the Jets.

Impact Bonner will miss his third game of the season due to a lingering hamstring injury. He sat out Week 1 and Week 2 before retaking the field Week 3, when he played one defensive snap and 14 snaps on special teams. The depth cornerback's next change to take the field will come Week 5 versus the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Bonner (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's divisional matchup against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets and Dolphins meet on Monday night, each looking to avoid 0-4 start

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are both winless heading into Monday night's AFC East matchup, with both teams vying to avoid 0-4 starts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ready to rock Bonner (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's road game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bonner was sidelined due to a hamstring injury for Miami's first two regular-season games, but he's all clear to suit up for Thursday Night Football. With Storm Duck (ankle) ruled out versus Buffalo, Bonner will provide the Dolphins' cornerback corps with a much-needed boost.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited practice Bonner (hamstring) was limited in Tuesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact According to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, there's a "good chance" Bonner plays Thursday night against the Bills after he's missed the Dolphins' first two games of the season. With Storm Duck (ankle) injured, Bonner's return would be good news for Miami.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive again Bonner (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.

Impact The cornerback missed the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Colts with the same issue. Bonner has been dealing with the injury since mid-August. With starter Storm Duck (ankle) also inactive Sunday, Rasul Douglas, JuJu Brents and Jason Marshall could all see increased snaps.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 1 Bonner (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Bonner's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as the 25-year-old didn't practice all week due to a hamstring injury. The Stanford product picked up this injury in mid-August and it's unclear when he'll return to practice. While Bonner remains sidelined, JuJu Brents will likely see increased snaps as one of Miami's top reserve outside cornerbacks.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darren Waller out for Dolphins' season opener with hip strain

Dolphins tight end Darren Waller is dealing with a hip strain and will not play in Miami's season opener Sunday against the Colts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season's playoff hopes

The Miami Dolphins had high expectations last season after making the playoffs in coach Mike McDaniel's first two years

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins make Matthew Judon's signing official and add cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr.

The Miami Dolphins have officially signed Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Injures hamstring Bonner suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bonner will undergo further testing when the team returns to Miami. Bonner has appeared in seven regular-season games over the previous two seasons, logging two tackles (one solo) and one pass breakup.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place Bradley Chubb on IR, activate Jerome Baker; Melvin Ingram, Ethan Bonner elevated The Miami Dolphins placed outside linebacker Bradley Chubb on injured reserve and activated inside linebacker Jerome Baker off IR Saturday....

JANUARY 6, 2024 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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Jones celebrates in Cristiano Ronaldo style as Dolphins beat Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Spain

Jets and Dolphins meet on Monday night, each looking to avoid 0-4 start

Darren Waller out for Dolphins' season opener with hip strain

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season's playoff hopes

Dolphins make Matthew Judon's signing official and add cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr.