Cameron Wake has been a stud defensive end for the Miami Dolphins, but he'll be sidelined for a few weeks after a recent knee surgery. The operation was just a little maintenance. It's focus was to remove some knee cartilage. According to ESPN, sources say this operation typically takes around four weeks to recover from.

The Dolphins started off the season with an unexpected 3-0 start. Since then, they've dropped two consecutive games. Their first loss came in a 38-7 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. After that, they lost 27-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Cameron Wake may be 36-years-old, but he's still the face of the team's defense. The five-time Pro Bowler has two sacks this year. As a whole, the Dolphins have only recorded eight, ranking them among the worst in the league.

The typical timetable for recovery is a few weeks, but sources say Wake is speedy when bouncing back from injuries. He isn't playing against the Chicago Bears, but some expect he could return by Week 7 against the Detroit Lions.

Even after dropping two games, the Dolphins are tied with the Patriots for the lead in the AFC East. The Patriots will play the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs tonight, so they'll definitely have their hands full. Even though they lost their top receiver in Jarvis Landry after last season, a host of other players have stepped up to carry the offense. Some defensive consistency would take the team to the next level, and allow them to get a favorable seed when the playoffs come around.