The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis and defensive lineman Zach Sieler on injured reserve on Tuesday, making it three captains who are now out due to injuries, including running back De'Von Achane.

On Wednesday, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley revealed that some captains asked fora new captain to join their ranks, and they decided to bring linebacker Joshua Uche in as a captain.

Uche is having a bit of a career resurgence this year after a pair of short stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles over the last two seasons. Through eight games, the 28-year-old has a career-high 34 tackles, seven quarterback hits (his most since 2022), three sacks (his most since 2023), one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Miami's needed someone to step up as a pass rusher opposite Chop Robinson, and Uche has answered the bell. Now, he gets the recognition from his peers.