The Miami Dolphins made several acquisitions this offseason via trades and free agency. One of those moves was trading for former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso.

Miami was looking for a starting middle linebacker to replace the inconsistent Kelvin Sheppard. Alonso is a former second-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills who exploded on the scene in 2013 but has struggled since due to injuries.

Will Alonso turn his career around in Miami? Here is a scouting report via ESPN's Eagles reporter Phil Sheridan:

"It’s hard to know where to start with Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell and pretty much the rest of the 2015 Philadelphia Eagles. It was just a bad year with a lot of players who didn’t seem to fit together as a team. ... Alonso made a fine debut in the season opener against Arizona. Alonso made a great interception, falling backward in the end zone. It was probably the only memorable play he made all year. It seemed clear from the start that Alonso wasn’t 100 percent recovered from his 2014 ACL tear. He didn’t look like the wrecking ball he had been as a rookie in Buffalo in 2013. He seemed hesitant and often out of position. He aggravated the knee in the second game of the season, against Dallas. He had it scoped and missed the next five games. When he returned, he played in every game. But there was still no sign of the playmaker Eagles fans were expecting. That could have been the knee. It could have been the Eagles’ 3-4 defensive scheme. It could have been a combination of things. A year removed from the ACL tear, Alonso will be able to spend this offseason working out normally. If he gets his speed back and is able to trust his instincts again, he could be a really great addition to the Dolphins. If not, at least his contract won’t be an issue. Alonso is still on his rookie deal from Buffalo.”

The Dolphins are counting on Alonso to return to his rookie form and be a playmaker behind stud defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Miami was ranked 25th in total defense last season.