Dolphins linebacker Jalen Ramsey practices after meniscus surgery

Ramsey injured his left meniscus on July 27 — the second day of training camp — and underwent surgery the next day. The Dolphins never put a timeline on his return, but McDaniel said the team gave him a target date when the injury occurred.

Ramsay scoffed at that.

“From the beginning, we gave Jalen a tough target, but everyone’s body is different,” McDaniel said. “He hit his shot the day he got hurt, saying he would hit any target. He certainly did.

“However, this is the first time he will play football, so we will get the information but we are very optimistic. Obviously it will happen sooner rather than later, because we are starting the transfer window.”

McDaniel Ramsey has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the coach is “cautiously optimistic” the cornerback will return before Week 10.

The Dolphins host the New England Patriots in Week 8. The following week, Miami plays the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Dolphins acquired Ramsey this offseason from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long.

In his absence, Miami has allowed 229.2 yards per game. The cornerback room may be in need of more reinforcements after Xavien Howard injured his groin during last week’s win over the Carolina Panthers and did not practice on Wednesday.