Fins to pick up options for Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips

Field Level Media|published: Tue 16th April, 14:16 2024

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17). credits: BILL INGRAM / THE PALM BEACH PSOT / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Miami Dolphins will pick up the fifth-year options on wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

General manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday that the team will make it happen before the May 2 deadline.

The Dolphins drafted both in the first round in 2021, selecting Waddle with the No. 6 pick and Phillips at No. 18.

Waddle will earn $15.59 million and Phillips will earn $13.25 million, with both 2025 salaries fully guaranteed.

Waddle, 25, posted his third straight 1,000-yard season to begin his career in 2023, catching 72 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in 14 starts. He has 251 career receptions for 3,385 yards and 18 scores in 47 games (all starts).

Phillips, 24, recorded 6.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 43 tackles in eight games (six starts) last season. He has 22 sacks, 52 QB hits, 146 tackles, three fumble recoveries and one interception in 42 career games (26 starts).

—Field Level Media