The Miami Dolphins are expected to update their broad receiver group this off-season, either through a free agency or the 2021 NFL Draft. Current conventional wisdom causes the team to use the third general choice (if not to trade back) to add one of the main potential customers to the Draft. However, it seems that the Dolphins could be players in free action to get one of the best veterans available.
After Tuesday’s franchise label deadline for the league, two potential free agent recipients, Chicago Bears ‘Allen Robinson and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin, left the market when they had the labels placed on them. That leaves Detroit Lions’ Chris Godwin as the best player on the market in the position, and the Dolphins must chase him.
According to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, “The word around the league is that the Dolphins are determined to add a number 1 receiver to a free agency, and they should show considerable interest in Golladay once the period of legal tampering begins. next week. A league source even predicted that he would end up with the Dolphins or the Giants. “
The new year of the NFL league begins on March 17, when free agents will be allowed to sign with new teams. The league allows for a “legal breach” period two days before the start of the new league year, with teams and agents able to start discussing a possible deal.
Golladay was a choice for the third round of Lions in 2017. In his first four seasons, he managed 1,893 passes for 3,068 yards with 21 touchdowns. He was limited to just five games last year due to injuries, receiving 20 passes for 338 yards with two touchdowns.
According to Spotrac.com, Golladay’s free agent contract would likely be around $ 17-18 million per season.
Adding Golladay could provide Miami with a key part of its 2021 attack, greeting DeVante Parker on the opposite side of the field. The move would also open up more possibilities for the team in the Draft, especially with a switch or a move to add an attacker or linebacker in advance. It would be a perfect addition to the Dolphins, although it was not cheap, especially if the Giants were also competing for their services.