Changes are coming to the Miami Dolphins’ receiving corps. The
Miami Herald's Adam Beasley considers DeVante Parker "all but gone"
and reports Danny Amendola is “iffy” to return for a second season with the
Dolphins.
Amendola, 33, led the Dolphins with 59 catches and 575
receiving yards in 2018. Those are far from impressive numbers—especially relative
to his $6 million salary he earned last season—but demonstrates Miami’s lack of
production from their wideouts. Amendola will net $6 million again
this season if he is not waived. He has a chance to stick around because of his familiarity
with the Dolphins new coaching staff—led by head coach Brian Flores, formerly
of the New England Patriots. Amendola played for new offensive coordinator Chad
O'Shea in New England when he was the Patriots' WRs coach.
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| Will Danny Amendola play a second season in Miami? (Getty Images) |
Parker carries a $9.387 million salary in the final year of his deal. Selected No. 14 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, Parker has been a major disappointment in the pros. He caught only 24 passes in 11 games played with one TD last year. His salary is not guaranteed if released, giving Miami all the incentive to cut bait with the 26-year-old.
Veteran Kenny Stills could even be on the way out, according
to Beasley. The Dolphins would save $4 million in cap space if they release
Stills, who turns 27 in April. Stills caught 37 passes for 553 yards in 2018.
His 36.9 receiving yards per contest were his lowest since his first year with
the Dolphins in 2015. Stills did find the end zone six times, a team-high among
Miami receivers.
Before hurting his hip, Albert Wilson was having a career
year in his first season with the Dolphins. In seven games played, he logged 391
receiving yards with four TDs and even threw an additional touchdown pass. He
was on pace to lead the team in receiving before being placed on injured
reserve. Wilson is on track for Miami’s offseason program and may be the only
wideout not in danger of getting released.
The Dolphins are expected to explore free agency, trades and
the NFL Draft to augment their receiving core.
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