The Miami Dolphins have elevated linebacker Derrick McLendon and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to their active roster for Sunday's game, with both players bringing experience from college and previous NFL seasons.
The Miami Dolphins have activated running back Jeff Wilson Jr. from injured reserve, allowing him to make his season debut against the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson had been sidelined with rib and finger injuries, while rookie De'Von Achane was recently placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Dolphins also ruled out cornerback Nik Needham for the game, as he continues to recover from an Achilles tear suffered last season.
The Miami Dolphins have re-signed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to a two-year deal worth up to $8.2 million. This comes after the team also signed veteran RB Raheem Mostert earlier in the day. The Dolphins hope to continue progressing in their high-octane offense with Wilson as the 'thunder' to Mostert's 'lightning'. The team may still target a veteran via trade or on the open market, but it appears they plan to run it back with the same unit from last season while potentially drafting a rookie in next month's draft.
The Miami Dolphins have re-signed running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. on two-year deals, solving their backfield puzzle this offseason. Mostert's contract is worth up to $7.6 million with incentives, while Wilson's has a max value of $8.2 million. The decision comes after the Dolphins made three moves on the first day of NFL free agency, adding backup quarterback Mike White, linebacker David Long, and re-signing reserve linebacker Duke Riley. The Dolphins have Myles Gaskin as a remaining running back on the 2022 roster that's a free agent this offseason.