And don’t miss the rest of our takeaways from all of the recent news:
- Christian Kirk To Sign With Jaguars
- Mitch Trubisky To Sign With Steelers
- James Conner Contract Extension
- Chase Edmonds To Sign with Dolphins
- Tom Brady’s Return
- Carson Wentz Trade
- Russell Wilson Trade
- Calvin Ridley Suspension
- Aaron Rodgers Contract Extension
- Mike Williams Contract Extension
- NFL Franchise Tag Reactions
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Cedrick Wilson inked a three-year $22.8 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, putting him in a position to man the slot in South Beach until 2024.
The former Dallas Cowboys wideout was an absolute monster filling in for an injured Michael Gallup last season, commanding at least five targets in each of his last seven starts. He capped off his stellar 2021 season with five catches for 62 receiving yards on 10 targets during wild-card weekend. The Boise State product finished 20th in yards per route run (1.95) dating back to Week 8.
Wilson did almost all of his damage exclusively from the slot – 90% slot snap rate, highest among all WRs in 2021 – a role that doesn’t project to change with the Dolphins. DeVante Parker and Jaylen Waddle are going to be the two outside WRs, with Waddle in particular, likely to see an aDOT boost with Wilson commanding more short inside targets.
However, Wilson will be facing an uphill battle when it comes to demanding targets in an offense with Waddle, Parker, Chase Edmonds, and Mike Gesicki. Injuries lit the path for Wilson to be productive last season and may be required for a second straight year.
After all, Wilson is a 27-year old wide receiver that has yet to total 1,000 total receiving yards since being drafted in 2018.
Leaving a high-powered Dallas offense for a Miami offense led by an unproven quarterback makes it less likely Wilson delivers as many spike weeks as he did in 2021 – even as a more full-time player.
– Andrew Erickson
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