Dan Graziano on ESPN NFL Live said the Dolphins plan on keeping Christian Wilkins, and they will franchises tag him if they have to. He says Miami doesn’t plan to let him leave, even with the salary cap trouble they are in. Wilkins ended the 2023 season with 9 sacks and 65 tackles. A career high for sacks and a career low for tackles in a single season.
On ESPN NFL Live @DanGrazianoESPN says Christian Wilkins is staying in Miami. pic.twitter.com/NLnQYOXJxp
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) February 21, 2024
If Wilkins does not get a long-term deal and is forced to play the season on the franchise tag, he most likely will not be a happy camper. Last season, Wilkins held a sit-in during Miami’s training camp. Where he showed up so he couldn’t be fined, but he didn’t participate in any drills. I am guessing this year may be the same where Wilkins would not show up for the OTAs and mini-camps and then hold another sit-in during training camp.
The goal for any player is having long-term financial stability, and if Miami and Wilkins cannot agree to terms on a multi-year extension, I would assume this offseason will play out like most of last year. It is in the Dolphins’ best interest to lock Wilkins up long term and have him on a lower salary cap number for the 2024 season so the team is able to improve the roster at other positions.
Fake news. We,re not paying him 25 million. Based on what Graziano. I want the draft pick.
it’s NOT fake because you don’t know if it won’t happen and Dan’s track record is way better than yours….lol. Fake news, like your an NFL insider with a different scoop. What do you do for a living that would tell him its “fake”?!
Okay Mike you disagree with me. But don’t no what I do for a living has to do with anything. My opinion is based on all reports have said that Wilkins will not be retained. I also have heard you say that Wilkins would not be retained. I’m still a big fan of yours but we”ll have to agree to disagree on this one.I still believe Wilkins has played last game with dolphins. Phins Up.
I feel the most important person to let go would be Chris Grier we need a new GM