The Miami Dolphins are traveling this weekend to take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 10, and while it's just another game for most of the team, one player may have some extra motivation.
Indianapolis took Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft following a collegiate career split between Iowa (2018-20) and Kansas State (2021-22). He spent two seasons with the Colts, but he appeared in just 11 games due to injuries.
Speaking with the media this week, Brents reflected on the end of his tenure with the Colts.
“It was tough [getting cut], especially the competitor in me,” Brents said. “I had a lot of trials and tribulations during that time, which I feel were good for me to go through to allow
me to grow through it. I remember the last day of cuts; I got the call. Mr. Ballard brought me in there and told me I was going to be released. It was what it was. I took it on the chin that day. The next day after that, I was ready for that next opportunity, and that was here in Miami. I haven’t looked back since.”
Brents' injury issues plagued him again last year, as he appeared in just seven games after Miami claimed him off waivers. However, in 2026, he's appeared in all eight games for the Dolphins and has started five while recording 29 tackles, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery.
Does he harbor any negative feelings towards Indianapolis heading into this weekend's matchup?
“No,” Brents said. “I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Everything happens for a reason. It was a blessing for me to be able to come out here to Miami, and it was a blessing when I got drafted by the Colts. Things just didn't work out. Simple as that. Like I said, I don't have bad blood with them. I'm hopeful to go out there and get a win, for sure, but it's another game.
"Being back at home is going to be great because I have my family around. I have a lot of respect for the Colts; they gave me an opportunity to live out my dream. Mr. [Jim] Irsay, God rest his soul, gave me an opportunity to play in the National Football League. It's going to be great to be back home.”
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: How does Dolphins CB feel about 'revenge game' vs. Colts?
