Dolphins’ Kader Kohou exits Thanksgiving game against Packers early

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou suffered a back injury in Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

In the first quarter, Kohou attempted to dive for a pass that was deflected and ricocheted up into the air. He collided with a Packers player and his body twisted backward while his helmet was also contacted.

Kohou got up under his own power and walked slowly to the sideline injury tent to get checked out. He later was seen with a heating pad on his back and was cycling on a stationary bike.

The third-year cornerback was also evaluated for concussion but was cleared from head injury. He is questionable to return from the back ailment.

The Miami secondary was already without fellow cornerback Kendall Fuller, who suffered a concussion Nov. 11 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Without Fuller and Kohou, the Dolphins had both Storm Duck and Cam Smith in the game in nickel packages with top cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Special teamer Siran Neal also was in on defense and broke up a third-down pass in the second quarter.

Smith was then injured late in the first half. He is questionable after hurting his shoulder.

Also hurting his back against the Packers was Dolphins nose tackle Benito Jones. He ran down the field chasing down a long Green Bay run and tripped over bodies on the ground. Jones later returned to the game.

This story will be updated.