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Ends 2020 with one catch Shaheen caught one of three targets for 22 yards during Week 17's 56-26 loss to the Bills.

Impact Shaheen wrapped his 2020 campaign with three straight one-catch games. In his inaugural season in Miami, the former Chicago tight end appeared in 16 contests, hauling in 12 of 22 targets for 150 yards and three touchdowns. It was the first full 16-game season of Shaheen's career. The 26-year-old's reliable play led to the Dolphins rewarding him with a two-year contract extension worth up to $7.85 million back in October, setting him up to return in a key depth role behind Mike Gesicki come 2021.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch again Shaheen secured his only target for three yards during Saturday's 26-25 win over the Raiders.

Impact Shaheen found himself back in a reserve role with the return of Mike Gesicki, and he's now logged two straight games with just one catch. Though the Dolphins' scheme often looks to tight ends in the red zone, Shaheen's lack of consistency will keep him off the fantasy radar Week 17 in Buffalo.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Just one catch without Gesicki Shaheen caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 22-12 win over the Patriots.

Impact Though Shaheen played 59 percent of offensive snaps with Mike Gesicki (shoulder) sidelined, it was Durham Smythe (five catches for 40 yards) who inherited most of the vacated looks. Both Shaneen and Smythe could handle expanded roles again if Gesicki misses Saturday's upcoming tilt against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May see more work sans Gesicki Shaheen and Durham Smythe are likely to have expanded roles in the Dolphins' game plan Sunday against the Patriots with top tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) inactive for the conte...

Impact Both Shaheen and Smythe have fallen anywhere in between playing 35 and 60 of the offensive snaps in each the Dolphins' past three games, so the team will likely take a timeshare approach to tight end rather than either being a one-to-one replacement for Gesicki. That said, Shaheen probably profiles as the more interesting fantasy flier of the two, given the bigger-play ability he's shown as a pass catcher. He's averaging 10.3 yards per reception per his career, compared to Smythe's 8.8 YPC mark.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on only grab Shaheen hauled in one of two targets for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Shaheen scored out of the shotgun early in the fourth quarter, but he was utilized as the No. 3 tight end behind Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe, both of whom had more targets and offensive snaps. It's encouraging to see Shaheen's development continue in Miami, but his usage isn't yet enough to put him on the fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes while starting in place of the injured Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins kept the New York Jets winless with a 20-3 victory

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers frustrated after third straight loss has them 2-7 When it comes to the different stages of a bad football team, anger and denial have replaced frustration for the Los Angeles Chargers, who are in the midst of the fourth 2-7 start...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held catchless in win Shaheen failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Shaheen finished third among Dolphins tight ends with a 39 percent snap share, and for the fifth time this season, he failed to secure a reception. It's worth noting that his one target was on Arizona's two-yard line, and he could get more looks this week against the Chargers if Durham Smythe (concussion) is ruled out.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a catch Shaheen failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 28-17 win over the Rams.

Impact Shaheen dealt with a shoulder issue leading up to Sunday's game, which may have played a part in his being held off the stat sheet. It's also worth noting that rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only passed for 93 yards, during a contest dominated by Miami's defense and special-teams units. In any case, Shaheen normally only handles around 33 percent of offensive snaps, making him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 8 Shaheen (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite being a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday coming off a Week 7 bye, Shaheen was able to demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the shoulder issue for the Dolphins to sign off on him playing. He'll fill his normal role as Miami's top blocking tight end, while also offering rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a sizable target in the red zone (6-foot-7, 257 pounds).

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Shaheen (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's home game against the Rams, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Shaheen logged a trio of limited practice sessions leading up to Sunday's game, so it looks as though he has a fair shot to take the field. If the former Bear were forced to miss any time, however, Durham Smythe would stand to handle the majority of backup reps behind Mike Gesicki.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tight End Adam Shaheen Signs Contract Extension Adam Shaheen signed a contract extension through the 2022 season.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dealing with shoulder injury Shaheen (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Dolphins are coming off a Week 7 bye, so Shaheen's appearance on the injury report comes as a surprise, considering he wasn't known to have been banged up in the aftermath of a Week 6 win over the Jets. The fact that Shaheen was on the field in some capacity should be taken as a positive sign, however, making it likely that he'll be cleared to play Sunday against the Rams. The 26-year-old has scored in back-to-back games, and he appears to have clearly usurped Durham Smythe on the depth chart at tight end, which was reflected in the Dolphins' decision to hand Shaheen a two-year contract extension earlier Wednesday.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rewarded with extension Shaheen and the Dolphins agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract extension worth up to $7.85 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact According to Schefter, the extension includes $3.2 million guaranteed. Since acquiring Shaheen from the Bears in July for a conditional seventh-round pick, the Dolphins have been pleased with how the 26-year-old has performed as the top blocking tight end to complement pass-catching specialist Mike Gesicki. Shaheen hasn't played more than 40 percent of the Dolphins' offensive snaps in any contest and isn't expected to see his role expand, but he at least offers a little more upside than the typical in-line tight end. He was a surprise weapon in the passing game in the Dolphins' Week 7 win over the Jets, hauling in all three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in that contest.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins reward tight end Adam Shaheen with two-year contract extension The Dolphins and tight end Adam Shaheen have agreed to a two-year contract extension, a league source confirmed to the Sun Sentinel on Wedne...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Scores another TD in Sunday's win Shaheen caught all three of his targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Jets.

Impact He surprisingly led the Dolphins in receiving yards on the afternoon as the offense mostly focused on chewing up the clock after taking a 21-0 lead into halftime, and Shaheen also found the end zone for the second straight game. Mike Gesicki, meanwhile, failed to catch either of his two targets Sunday. Shaheen's elite athletic profile made him a second-round pick of the Bears in 2017, but he wasn't able to stay healthy enough to make an impact in Chicago. Given his performance the last couple of games, Shaheen may cut into Gesicki's snaps and targets further coming out of Miami's Week 7 bye.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Shaheen Jets-Dolphins Postgame Press Conference Adam Shaheen speaks to the media following the Dolphins' 24-0 win over the New York Jets.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Notches first TD of 2020 Shaheen hauled in his lone target for a three-yard touchdown Sunday in the Dolphins' 43-17 win over the 49ers.

Impact After playing no more than 40 percent of the offensive snaps in the Dolphins' first four games, Shaheen was all the way up to 57 percent Week 5. That was likely a byproduct of the Dolphins' top blocking tight end, Durham Smythe (knee), being sidelined, but Shaheen still took advantage of the extra work by reaching the end zone for the first time in 2020. Even if Smythe misses more time after the Dolphins' Week 6 bye, Shaheen likely won't ascend to fantasy relevance while Mike Gesicki is locked in as the team's top pass-catching tight end.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Prescott injured, Dalton leads Cowboys past Giants

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prescott injured as Cowboys rally for 37-34 win over Giants Dak Prescott sustained a gruesome ankle injury not long after his first career touchdown catch before backup Andy Dalton led a drive to a field goal on the final play, and the Dall...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Shaheen Catches 3-Yard Touchdown vs. San Francisco 49ers Adam Shaheen opens the scoring in San Francisco.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last play Greg Zuerlein kicked a 34-yard field goal on the final play of the game as the Dallas Cowboys withstood a devastating injury to Dak Prescott and won 37-34 over the New York Giants

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A repeat of 2019? Dolphins should be better in December The Miami Dolphins believe they’ve finally found a coach to lead them to their first playoff win since 2000

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Acquisition Analysis: Adam Shaheen Dolphins add depth to the tight end room via a former second-round pick

JULY 27, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Bears let 3 go and officially announce the details of the Shaheen trade The Chicago Bears appear to be getting down to the 80 man roster limit rather that staying at 90 and practicing in a split squad during camp...

JULY 26, 2020 • WINDYCITYGRIDIRON.COM