DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett tore his Achilles and will have season-ending surgery, coach Adam Gase confirmed Tuesday.
The injury occurred in Monday's practice.
Lippett started 13 games for the Dolphins last season and recorded 67 tackles and a team-high four interceptions. Before the injury Lippett was projected to be a backup this year behind starters Byron Maxwell and Xavien Howard.
"Anytime you lose a guy that started for you last year that's not ideal," Gase said.