After months of negotiations, the Miami Dolphins and DL Christian Wilkins were unable to come to terms on a contract extension. As a result, the team shifted its focus to extending another player, Sieler.
The news was shared on Twitter by Rapoport, generating mixed reactions from fans.
While some fans expressed optimism that a deal would eventually be reached with Wilkins, others speculated about potential destinations for the talented defensive lineman.
The New England Patriots were mentioned as a possible landing spot, given their need for defensive line reinforcements.
However, others believed that the Buffalo Bills might not be interested in acquiring Wilkins due to their depth at the position and quarterback Josh Allen’s reported lack of fondness for him.
Amidst the discussions, some fans expressed their desire to see Wilkins leave the AFC East, while others hoped he would not end up with the Chicago Bears. A few fans even suggested bringing him back to his home state of Massachusetts.
However, one fan raised the possibility that the Dolphins’ hesitation to re-sign Wilkins could be due to his contract demands, questioning whether he deserved to be paid as a top-five player.
Opinions varied on how the Dolphins should handle the situation, with some suggesting they hold firm and potentially trade Wilkins to the Arizona Cardinals, while others emphasized the importance of paying players based on the new standard in contracts.
It was noted that the 2019 draft class had an abundance of talented defensive linemen, which could impact Wilkins’ market value.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Wilkins’ future, some fans believed that the Dolphins’ front office was still actively pursuing a deal for him, especially after witnessing the Jacksonville Jaguars exploit their defensive line depth in a recent game.
This led to speculation that a potential trade involving another player, JT, was no longer on the table.
As the discussions continued, fans debated the likelihood of the Dolphins tagging Wilkins next offseason and potentially trading him for a second or third-round pick.
While the negotiations between the Dolphins and Wilkins remain unresolved, the team’s decision to extend Sieler suggests that they are actively working to solidify their defensive line.
The outcome of this situation will undoubtedly have an impact on the Dolphins’ roster and the AFC East division as a whole.
