Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. was signed last offseason to a three-year deal that was expected to make him the second or third receiver behind Jaylen Waddle and potentially DeVante Parker.
Since then, Parker was traded to the New England Patriots, and Miami swung a deal for superstar wideout Tyreek Hill. Wilson entered training camp as the expected third wideout, but when the season came along, it was Trent Sherfield who really took on that role.
Entering the 2023 offseason, there was a lot of talk about Wilson’s future with the Dolphins, as he seemed to not have much of a role. Despite Sherfield signing with the Buffalo Bills, Miami restacked their room with Braxton Berrios and Robbie Chosen (formerly Robbie Anderson).
After Wednesday’s OTA session, Wilson was asked if his mindset and whether or not he expected to be traded.
“I work out every offseason to perform when the game comes,” Wilson said. “I want to be here. I’m here right now. That’s what it’s granted to be. I’m gonna give it my best.”
Wilson’s heading into a new year, the second in Mike McDaniel’s system, with an opportunity to be the third wideout again. There’s a chance that he can be on the field making plays over Berrios and Chosen, but he’ll have to show that he can be a playmaker with the ball in his hands early and often.
Last year, Wilson took on the role of returner with not much experience in the role because he was looking to make himself more valuable to the team, and while that was something that could’ve been considered for 2023 again, Berrios has All-Pro return skills and will likely take those opportunities as well.
If the former Boise State wideout doesn’t turn in a strong performance this season, he probably won’t see the third year of his current contract, as the Dolphins could move on from him next offseason and save $7.3 million while incurring $1 million in dead money.
