Malik Washington - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Five receptions in Minnesota Washington caught all five of his targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The third-year wideout led the Dolphins in catches, yards and targets, but he didn't have much competition as Malik Willis attempted only 17 passes in total. Washington is still looking for his first TD of 2026, but he's become Willis' top downfield option, posting a 17-219-0 line on 28 targets through four games. Washington will try to build on this effort in a Week 5 home clash with the Bengals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malik Washington is the one Dolphins weapon the Vikings cannot overlook With De'Von Achane out, the Minnesota Vikings' defensive focus must shift to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington.

5 DAYS AGO • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Makai Lemon vs. Malik Washington Evaluating who fantasy managers should start in Week 4 between Eagles WR Makai Lemon and Dolphins WR Malik Washington.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Fantasy Football Week 4 Bold Predictions: Saquon Barkley Runs Wild, Malik Washington Has Heavy Volume Bold predictions for Week 4 fantasy football anticipate big games for Saquon Barkley, Malik Washington, and two others.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sees 12 opportunities in Week 3 loss Washington caught five of 10 targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Chiefs. He rushed two times for five yards.

Impact Washington became the focal point of the offense following De'Von Achane's season-ending torn ACL in the first half. Moving forward, Washington needs to be rostered in all fantasy formats after seeing a combined 12 opportunities against Kansas City. On the season, he's recorded 12 catches for 152 yards on 23 targets. He's also handed three rushing attempts for nine yards.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Transcript: WR Malik Washington Press Conference - September 28 Read the full transcript from WR Malik Washington's media availability on September 28, 2026.

SEPTEMBER 29 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

WR Malik Washington - Sept 28 | Press Conference Wide receiver Malik Washington speaks with media on Monday, September 28.

SEPTEMBER 29 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins lose De'Von Achane to a torn ACL, sidelining him for the season

The Miami Dolphins showed improvement in Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they will be without De’Von Achane for the rest of the season after the star running bac...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Dolphins' star RB De'Von Achane hurts knee vs. Chiefs; team awaiting word on severity

The Miami Dolphins are concerned about De'Von Achane's knee injury

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Dolphins rule out rookie WR Caleb Douglas with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Chiefs

The Miami Dolphins will be without rookie receiver Caleb Douglas when they host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

A young Dolphins secondary braces for Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs visit

The Miami Dolphins were dismantled by veteran quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Brock Purdy in the first two games of the season

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Transcript: WR Malik Washington Press Conference - September 21 Read the full transcript from WR Malik Washington's postgame media availability on September 21, 2026.

SEPTEMBER 22 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Does it all in loss Washington caught four of his five targets for 43 yards, rushed once for four yards, returned a punt for seven yards and returned three kicks for 69 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to...

Impact Washington played 43 of the Dolphins' 59 offensive snaps as well as six special-teams snaps. The No. 1 wide receiver and returner appeared in many aspects of the box score, doing everything that was required of him across two phases as the Dolphins discover their identity with new coach Jeff Hafley.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in all-purpose role Washington brought in three of eight targets for 53 yards, returned three kickoffs for 56 yards and ran back one punt for 17 yards in the Dolphins' 27-13 loss to the Raiders on Sun...

Impact Washington's turnover was the one blemish on an otherwise encouraging afternoon, coming at the two-minute warning after a 26-yard reception and snuffing out any last-gasp chance at a comeback for Miami. Washington also finished as the team leader in targets and second in receiving yards for the Dolphins on the afternoon, and he matched Caleb Douglas for a team-high 30-yard catch. The 2024 sixth-round pick also put in solid work as a returner, and he should remain heavily involved on both offense and special teams in a Week 2 road matchup against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

First-team billing on depth chart Washington is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Dolphins' unofficial depth chart.

Impact Miami almost entirely retooled its receiving corps this offseason, releasing Tyreek Hill in February, trading Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos in March, signing Jalen Tolbert in free agency and then drafting three WRs (Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman) in the 2026 Draft. Washington is the only holdover from 2025, a season in which he hauled in 46 of 65 targets for 317 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing 17 times for 110 yards and one more TD. In addition to an expected increase in snaps while working with new QB Malik Willis, Washington again will serve as the team's primary kick returner and perhaps on punt returns as well.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unproven & Unfazed Malik Willis Works To Assure Dolphins He's QB Of The Future

Miami's new quarterback has barely played in the NFL, but he's ready to prove that he should be the Dolphins' QB1 for years to come.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Unproven & Unfazed Malik Willis Works To Assure Dolphins He's QB Of The Future

Not playing Saturday Washington is not playing in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Washington played in the Dolphins' preseason opener against the Commanders on Friday, Aug. 14, when he caught three passes on as many targets for 15 yards. He'll be idle for Saturday's exhibition contest, so Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and rookie third-rounder Caleb Douglas are all in line for increased work.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high catch total in preseason loss Washington brought in all three targets for 15 yards in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.

Impact The third-year pro's catch total led the Dolphins on the night, as Washington opened the game with the first-team offense and recorded his first two catches, which netted 12 yards, on Miami's first two plays from scrimmage. Washington recorded a career-best 46 receptions in 2025, and he currently heads up Miami's wide-receiver depth chart heading into the Dolphins' second preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 22 at home against the Giants.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

How Malik Washington is making his presence felt When head coach Jeff Hafley made it known that, post-draft, the Dolphins will have good receivers for quarterback Malik Willis to throw to,...

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Malik Washington is becoming the clear answer to the Dolphins' WR concerns Miami Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik name-dropped Malik Washington unprompted at camp. The third-year receiver and his new QB have been putting in...

AUGUST 6 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Improves route running Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik highlighted Washington's improvement as a route runner this offseason, C. Isaiah Smalls of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The most noticeable improvement is his footwork and how he's getting in and out of breaks is really clean," Slowik said. "You can tell he's really, really bought in to how we want to release, and he's as good as he's looked since I've been here." Washington was primarily used near the line of scrimmage under former coach Mike McDaniel, but the new staff is allowing Washington to work more down the field this summer, and he's already showing strong chemistry with Malik Willis. Washington is in the mix for WR1 duties in Miami, along with guys like Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and rookie Chris Bell (knee), who remains on active/NFI.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Sr. and 2 More Late-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Bookmark Ahead of Drafts Jordan Addison, Deebo Samuel Sr. and Malik Washington are late-round wide receivers, who offer Fantasy viability.

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

How Malik Washington Hopes Deep Thoughts Make Him Better Receiver One of the most competitive positions to determine the starters is at wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, and Malik Washington is making a...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Transcript: WR Malik Washington Press Conference - July 30 Read the full transcript from WR Malik Washington's media availability on July 30, 2026.

JULY 30 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

WR Malik Washington - Jul 30 | Press Conference Wide receiver Malik Washington speaks with media following day two of practice.

JULY 30 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

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Dolphins lose De'Von Achane to a torn ACL, sidelining him for the season

Dolphins' star RB De'Von Achane hurts knee vs. Chiefs; team awaiting word on severity

Dolphins rule out rookie WR Caleb Douglas with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Chiefs

A young Dolphins secondary braces for Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs visit

Unproven & Unfazed Malik Willis Works To Assure Dolphins He's QB Of The Future