Miami Dolphins rookie safety Patrick McMorris will begin working toward making his NFL debut. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Thursday that the sixth-round pick will begin practicing to eventually return from the injured reserve.
McMorris, 23, made the Dolphins’ initial 53-man roster at the end of August, but was placed on injured reserve just two days later. While it was reportedly a foot injury suffered in preseason that sent the rookie safety to IR, McMorris was listed as limited due to a calf injury Thursday.
Prior to his injury, McMorris impressed in his limited snaps in preseason. His 73.2 grade on Pro Football Focus in the Dolphins’ first exhibition game in August was among the best on the team, and he was credited with allowing only nine yards on four targets.
The Dolphins have been without safety Jevón Holland in two of their last three games due to hand and knee injuries. Behind the starting duo of Holland and Jordan Poyer, the Dolphins have veteran Marcus Maye and special teamer Elijah Campbell.
McMorris was a two-time First Team All-Mountain West selection at San Diego State before transferring to Cal in 2023.
