Cedrick Wilson Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes one catch in Week 17 win Wilson secured one of two targets for eight yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Wilson saw an opportunity to handle increased opportunities on offense versus Tampa Bay, as Jaylen Waddle was kept on the sideline between the middle of the second quarter and end of the third quarter due to a ribs injury. Across nine regular-season appearances, Wilson has now compiled five catches for 44 yards on seven targets. He stands to close out the year in his usual reserve role at wide receiver as the Dolphins prepare for a Week 18 regular-season finale at New England.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No catches in Week 16 Wilson went without a target while playing 10 of the Dolphins' 50 snaps on offense in Monday's 28-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact After being a healthy inactive in Weeks 6 and 7 once he overcame a knee injury, Wilson has suited up in seven consecutive games for Miami. However, Wilson has yet to carve out much of a role in the passing game and hasn't played more than one-third of the offensive snaps in any of his appearances. He's thus far been limited to three catches for 25 yards on four targets over his seven outings.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Why Dolphins' Cedrick Wilson Jr. has a different-looking helmet than his Miami teammates | Sporting News Wilson has his priorities in order.

DECEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tua Tagovailoa's 7-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson ends in a summersaulting finish Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tosses a 7-yard pass to wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr.

OCTOBER 31 • NFL.COM

Healthy scratch Week 7 Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Despite Tyreek Hill (knee) being out for the season, Wilson is a healthy scratch for a second straight game. He missed time early in the campaign due to a knee injury, but he's been off the injury report the past two weeks.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' baffling treatment of free agent WR has fans demanding answers The Dolphins recently signed Cedrick Wilson, which only further questions why Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is on the roster.

OCTOBER 15 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Healthy scratch Week 6 Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Wilson was able to fade an injury designation after logging a full practice Friday. However, despite Tyreek Hill (knee) being out for the rest of the season, Wilson will observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Dee Eskridge and Tahj Washington serve as the Dolphins' depth options at wide receiver. Wilson has yet to play a regular-season game in 2025, and his next opportunity to do so is Week 7 against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 6 Wilson (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Wilson upgraded to full practice Friday after beginning the week with consecutive limited sessions, suggesting he's moved past his knee injury in time to face the Chargers on Sunday. The veteran wideout was signed off the Saints' practice squad in late September and has yet to play this season. He'll likely play a reserve role in Miami's wide-receiver corps in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing through knee injury Wilson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Wilson was signed off the Saints' practice squad to the Dolphins' active roster Sept. 30, but he was unable to make his debut with his new team against the Panthers in Week 5 due to a knee injury. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and his participation over the next two days will indicate his chances of playing against the Chargers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing through knee injury Wilson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Carolina Wilson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Wilson was held out of practice all week due to a knee injury. The 2018 sixth-rounder was signed off New Orleans' practice squad to Miami's active roster Tuesday, but he'll have to wait until Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 12 to make his Dolphins debut. With Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the rest of the season, the Dolphins' wide-receiver corps will be headlined by Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Wilson (undisclosed) won't practice this week, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Impact Wilson was signed by the Dolphins off the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, but it now appears he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Boise State product played in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, catching 20 of 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. If Wilson is sidelined for the Week 5 matchup against the Panthers, Miami may add another wide receiver to its active roster to bolster depth with Tyreek Hill (knee) unavailable.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Miami The Dolphins signed Wilson off the Saints' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The move gives Miami much-needed depth at wide receiver following Tyreek Hill's season-ending knee injury during Monday's win over the Jets. Wilson spent most of September on the Saints' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster in training camp, but he'll get a new opportunity with the Dolphins in a depth role in the passing game behind Jaylen Waddle, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Malik Washington, Dee Eskridge and tight end Darren Waller. Wilson played in 15 regular-season games for the Saints in 2024 and finished with a 20-211-1 line on 27 targets.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Saints' practice squad The Saints signed Wilson to the practice squad Monday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Wilson will return to the Saints' practice squad after initially being cut Thursday. The 2018 sixth-rounder hasn't appeared in a regular-season game this year after appearing in 15 contests for the Saints in 2024, when he posted 20 catches (on 27 targets) for 211 yards and one touchdown. Wilson would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if the Saints require depth at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kellen Moore quietly sends former Cowboys standout packing after two games Former Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson was cut loose by Kellen Moore and the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 21 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cut from practice squad The Saints released Wilson from the practice squad Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old Wilson was apart of New Orleans' final cuts this summer and signed back with the practice squad ahead of Week 1. He's yet to play in a regular-season game this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back with Saints The Saints signed Wilson to the practice squad Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Wilson took a pay cut to remain in New Orleans this offseason, but he still wasn't able to make the initial roster. He'll be a top candidate to be elevated to the active roster if the Saints suffer any injuries at wide receiver.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two catches Sunday Wilson caught two of three targets for eight yards during Sunday's 28-19 preseason loss to the Broncos.

Impact Wilson appeared in all three preseason contests for the Saints, totaling six receptions (on eight targets) for 53 yards. The 29-year-old had been competing with Mason Tipton and Kevin Austin for a spot as one of the top backup wide receivers behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks. But he was pushed even further down the depth chart after New Orleans traded a fourth-round and seventh-round pick to acquire Devaughn Vele from the Broncos on Wednesday. Wilson is entering the final season of a two-year contract with New Orleans, and he agreed to reduce his 2025 base salary from $3.4 million to $1.17 million back in March, which should make it fairly easy for the Saints to move on if they choose to keep Tipton and Austin on the final 53-man roster over Wilson.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Saints acquire second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele from Broncos for a pair of draft picks

The Denver Broncos alleviated some of the crowding in their wide receiver room by agreeing to a trade that sends second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints f...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Accepts reduced salary Wilson reworked his contract with the Saints, reducing his 2015 base salary from $3.4 million to $1.17 million, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The new salary is league minimum for a player with Wilson's service time. This improves his chances of earning a roster spot, and the contract is still scheduled to void after the 2025 season. The 29-year-old played 15 regular-season games for the Saints in 2024, catching 20 of 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown while mostly serving as the team's third or fourth wide receiver. Wilson's role in 2025, or lack thereof, will partially depend on the health of Chris Olave (head) and Rashid Shaheed (knee).

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet first season in New Orleans Wilson appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Saints in 2024, totaling 20 catches (on 27 targets) for 211 yards and one touchdown.

Impact Wilson saw consistent playing time as the third or fourth wideout for the Saints this season. The 29-year-old joined New Orleans on a two-year, $5.2 million contract in March after spending his previous two seasons in Miami. Wilson was expected to provide some veteran depth behind top wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee), but he never made much of an impact even though Olave missed the final nine games and Shaheed missed the final 11 games of the season. Wilson logged more than three receptions in just one game, and he ultimately finished with less than 25 receptions for the third season in a row. He'll likely have to compete for a reserve role once again heading into the 2025 season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch in Week 14 Wilson took the field for 25 of the Saints' 68 snaps on offense and finished with an 18-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

Impact Wilson served as New Orleans' No. 3 wideout in Week 14, narrowly edging out Dante Pettis (21 snaps) in playing time. Though the losses of Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) have opened up more opportunities in the Saints' wideout corps, Wilson hasn't been able to capitalize. Since accruing a season-best 6-57-1 receiving line on seven targets in Week 7 against Denver, Wilson has managed just four catches for 71 yards and no touchdowns on five targets over his subsequent four appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Back in action Sunday Wilson (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Wilson has missed two of the last three games, first due to a hip injury and then a shoulder issue, but after being listed as limited on all three Week 11 practice reports, he'll be back in action Sunday. The Saints currently have three wide receivers -- Chris Olave (concussion, Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Bub Means (ankle) -- on injured reserve, and Mason Tipton is a healthy scratch, so Wilson will be vying with Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the elevated Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis for snaps. In his last three appearances, Wilson has accrued a 10-119-1 line on 13 targets.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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