Dolphins place Tahj Washington on IR, ending 7th-rounder’s rookie year

Tahj Washington’s rookie season is over before it ever began.

Miami Dolphins seventh-round pick Tahj Washington will miss his entire rookie season after landing on the team’s injured reserve Tuesday.

The nature of Washington’s injury isn’t yet known. The rookie wide receiver participated in the team’s offseason program earlier in the year, but was placed on the PUP list upon reporting to training camp last week.

While a lost rookie season isn’t ideal, a redshirt year may not be the worst idea for Washington. On a roster loaded at the receiver position with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Odell Beckham Jr. leading the way, a roster spot was far from a guarantee for Washington.

By sending the seventh-round pick to the injured reserve, the Dolphins won’t have to waive Washington in hopes of retaining him on the practice squad.

In addition to placing Washington on the IR, the Dolphins placed Beckham on the PUP list and signed wide receiver Kyric McGowan.

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