The offseason is here for all 32 teams, and the start of the 2022 NFL free agency period is just around the corner.
Miami has 28 pending free agents who could find themselves back with the team, with another organization, or out of the league. While the bigger names like Emmanuel Ogbah are getting the most attention, lesser-known guys like Durham Smythe could be a pretty significant loss if he were to sign with another team.
Smythe and fellow tight end Mike Gesicki, who is also set to be a free agent, had some great moments last season that included Gesicki campaigning for Smythe to receive an extension.
On Tuesday, Gesicki picked up his efforts again by responding to the Dolphins’ tweet that celebrated Smythe’s season.
Pay Him…
— Mike Gesicki (@mikegesicki) February 15, 2022
At this point, the Dolphins’ tight end talent isn’t great on their roster, as they only have Adam Shaheen, Cethan Carter, and Hunter Long under contract. Those three combined for 15 receptions and 134 yards in 2021.
Smythe was a capable second tight end last year, as he set career-highs in receptions (34) and receiving yards (357). Miami may want that role to be taken by Long in his second season, but his ability to do so is far from a guarantee.
