Just a few short days ago, Dallas Cowboys fans were uncertain about who would be coming and going from their wide receiver room in 2022, but with three notable moves on three consecutive days, the dominoes are starting to fall.
Monday marked the first official day teams can negotiate with impending free agents, and the Miami Dolphins quickly agreed to terms with Cedrick Wilson, a deal worth reportedly $22.8 million over three years with $12.75 million guaranteed.
Former Cowboys’ WR Cedrick Wilson intends to sign a three-year, $22.8 million deal that includes $12.75 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins, sources tell @toddarcher and me. Dallas loses another WR.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
A much deserved multi-year contract for the former-sixth round selection from Boise State, as Wilson steadily improved over the last three seasons, culminating in last season where he made the most of Michael Gallup’s 10 missed games and nearly tripled his previous seasons’ production.
After piling up 602 yards and six receiving touchdowns on 45 catches in 2021, it was clear Wilson was capable of becoming a higher rung on the depth chart. Also completing five out of five passes on trick plays over the last two seasons, the versatile weapon proved to be another dangerous player that Dallas’ opponents had to account for.
Given the Cowboys current cap constraints, Wilson seeking his maximum value from an outside team became increasingly expected. Although the Dolphins deal with Wilson was still fairly affordable, the Cowboys have a number of high-profile free agents they seem to be prioritizing instead.
This news comes just two days after the Cowboys traded Amari Cooper to the Browns which freed up $16 million in cap space, just one day after the club re-signed Michael Gallup to a five-year contract worth $62.5 million.
His departure leaves a hole in the roster which could be filled by 2021 draft pick Simi Fehoko.
Expect the Cowboys to see what budget free agent receivers are available after the dust settles in free agency, and add to the position at some point in the first few rounds of upcoming the NFL draft.
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