Dolphins CB Lippett will miss season with torn Achilles

Gase says Lippett will require surgery

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DAVIE, Fla. – Miami Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett will miss the entire season with a torn Achilles tendon, the latest injury for the team during a training camp that has taken a heavy toll.

Head coach Adam Gase said Tuesday that Lippett will require surgery after being hurt Monday in practice. He said Lippett was injured while jumping and without being touched.

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"That was obviously a little surprise yesterday halfway through practice," Gase said.

Lippett, who started 13 games last year and had four interceptions, was expected to be the Dolphins' No. 3 cornerback behind Byron Maxwell and Xavien Howard.

Miami earlier lost three key players ---quarterback Ryan Tannehill, guard Ted Larsen and rookie middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan -- because of serious injuries.

"But that's why we've collected the depth we have," Gase said. "That's why we're trying to get young players to go because this is what happens."