April 29, 2024
The Dolphins
officially exercised Waddle's fifth-year option Monday.
ANALYSISMiami has made no secret of plans to pick up Waddle's fifth-year option this offseason, and the move is now official prior to Thursday's deadline. That keeps the third-year standout under contract for two more seasons and provides the Dolphins more time to negotiate a long-term deal with Waddle. The team added depth to the wideout room in the form of late-round rookies
Malik Washington and
Tahj Washington during the 2024 NFL Draft, but Waddle and
Tyreek Hill remain the clear top targets for
Tua Tagovailoa, with incumbents
Braxton Berrios and
River Cracraft available to split No. 3 duties.