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Cap-constrained Dolphins heading in new direction after trading standout receiver Jaylen Waddle

Jon-Eric Sullivan’s aggressive overhaul of the Miami Dolphins has taken another step

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Dolphins hire Atlanta's Kyle Smith as assistant GM and Buffalo's Chris Tabor to lead special teams

The Miami Dolphins began putting together their new staff under head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan Friday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Rhamondre Stevenson scores 3 TDs and playoff-bound Patriots beat Dolphins 38-10

Rhamondre Stevenson ran for two touchdowns and caught another from MVP contender Drake Maye, and the New England Patriots completed their remarkable turnaround season with a 38-10...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Hurts thumb Sunday Washington exited Sunday's game against the Patriots with a thumb injury.

Impact Before his departure from the contest, Washington caught one pass for two yards and a TD and ran twice for 22 yards. Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the Dolphins' available WRs in Week 18 while Washington is sidelined.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Ewers finds Malik Washington for Two-Yard TD to chip away at Patriots' lead

JANUARY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Quiet in win over Bucs Washington secured one of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over Tampa Bay. He also carried the ball once for one yard.

Impact Washington failed to make a significant impact in the receiving game Sunday despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle was forced on the sideline due to a ribs injury midway through the second quarter and didn't return to action until late in the third. In all, Washington's most significant contribution to Miami's win over the Buccaneers may have been the 47-yard kick return he managed late in the third quarter. He'll have one more chance to demonstrate chemistry with Quinn Ewers in the Dolphins' regular-season finale on the road at New England in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing TD in loss Washington caught his lone target for 23 yards and rushed one time for a nine-yard touchdown in Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact After catching multiple passes in 13 of the first 14 games, Washington has now posted back-to-back one-catch games on a total of two targets. Washington, however, was able to salvage his box score with a nine-yard rushing score in the second quarter to give the Dolphins a 14-10 lead. Cincinnati would then go on to score 35 straight points to bury the Dolphins. Washington has minimal fantasy appeal headed into next Sunday's date with Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only targeted once Washington secured his only target for 10 yards during Miami's 28-15 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.

Impact Washington turned in his lowest single-game target total of the season in Week 15, as all of Daren Waller, De'Von Achane, Greg Dulcich, Jaylen Waddle and Julian Hill saw more involvement in the receiving game. Monday's loss was also just the third time this season that Washington didn't field any kick returns, though he did return two punts for 14 yards. Washington will face a more favorable matchup at home against the Bengals on Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three of four targets Washington caught three of four targets for 10 yards during Miami's 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Washington finished second on the team in terms of targets, behind only Jaylen Waddle (3-50-1 on seven targets), though Tua Tagovailoa looked the way of Darren Waller, Greg Dulcich, and Jaylen Wright three times each, and the early departure of De'Von Achane (ribs) knocked out one of the Dolphins' usual top contributors in the passing game. Though Washington has established a fair floor with at least three catches in eight of his last nine appearances, he's yet to surpass 50 receiving yards this season and lacks a demonstrable ceiling heading into Miami's matchup against the Steelers on Monday Night Football in Week 15.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Washington caught four of five targets for 30 yards in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Washington's five targets were one fewer than Jaylen Waddle's six for the team lead on a day Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass 27 times. Washington has operated as the Dolphins' WR2 by default since Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4, but Washington has shown no ceiling, as he's failed to reach 50 receiving yards in any of his 12 appearances this season. He carries minimal fantasy appeal headed into a Week 14 date with the Jets.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive as receiver in OT win Washington secured all three targets for 42 yards, returned one kickoff for 21 yards and ran back one punt for three yards in the Dolphins' 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders i...

Impact Washington delivered his second-highest receiving yardage total of the season in the overseas victory, finishing tied for second in catches with Jaylen Waddle and third in yards. Washington also continued to fill his usual full-time returner role, and he now has at least 30 receiving yards in four of the last five games heading into Miami's Week 12 bye.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown reception in upset win Washington brought in two of three targets for nine yards and a touchdown, rushed once for four yards, returned one kickoff for 24 yards and ran back one punt for 13 yards in the D...

Impact Washington filled his usual jack-of-all-trades role and managed to make an impact as a receiver with a nine-yard touchdown reception to open the scoring. The versatile second-year pro has scored both of his TDs in the last three games, and he now has multiple receptions in eight straight contests but has yet to top 48 receiving yards in any outing this season. Washington will remain in his versatile role during a Week 11 matchup against the Commanders in Madrid next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen's turnovers costly as Bills' win streak against Dolphins ends

Josh Allen didn’t make any excuses after Sunday’s flat performance against the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

NFL Week 10 Recap: Miami Dolphins 30, Buffalo Bills 13 Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdown passes and De’Von Achane piled up 225 total yards with two long scoring runs as the Miami Dolphins defeat...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • PFF.COM

Dolphins end seven-game losing streak against Bills with 30-13 win

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, De’Von Achane added a pair of rushing scores and the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13 to end a seven-game losing s...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits key turnover in loss Washington brought in all three targets for 48 yards, rushed three times for 13 yards, returned two punts for 38 yards and lost a fumble in the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on...

Impact Washington continued to play a solid complementary role in the Dolphins' Tyreek Hill-less air attack, while also continuing to moonlight as an occasional rusher and primary punt returner. It was in the former capacity that Washington committed a key turnover Thursday, as he fumbled on the Ravens' 11-yard line early in the fourth quarter on his third and final carry of the night. The second-year wideout has between three and five catches in five consecutive games, and he should continue to handle multiple roles in a Week 10 home divisional clash against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 9.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson torches Miami with 4 TD passes in return from injury and Ravens rout Dolphins 28-6

Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in upset win over Falcons Washington secured four of five targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Miami's 34-10 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Washington finished second on the team in receiving behind Jaylen Waddle (5-99-1 on six targets), though running back De'Von Achane (5-24-1) also had seven targets. The placement of Darren Waller (hamstring) paved the way for Washington, rather than tight ends Tanner Conner or Greg Dulcich, to handle an expanded role in the passing game. With Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) already out for the year, Washington figures to remain one of Tua Tagovailoa's top three targets until such time as Waller retakes the field. That puts him on the radar as a potential fantasy starter in deeper leagues heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Ravens on Thursday Night Football.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 8 Recap: Miami Dolphins 34, Atlanta Falcons 10 Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes to lead the Miami Dolphins past the injury-depleted Atlanta Falcons 34-10, snapping Miami’s three...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • PFF.COM

Tua Tagovailoa throws 4 TD passes as Dolphins overwhelm Falcons 34-10 to end 3-game losing streak

Tua Tagovailoa threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins ended their three-game losing streak by dominating the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-10

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Five catches in Week 7 loss Washington brought in five of eight targets for 30 yards, returned four kickoffs for 114 yards and ran back one punt for 11 yards in the Dolphins' 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday...

Impact The speedy second-year wideout led the Dolphins in receptions and targets on a very low-volume day for Miami's passing attack. Washington's catch, yardage and target totals were all season highs, but he continues to be used almost exclusively in a short-area role, capping his upside except in formats that also count return yardage.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five catches in Week 7 loss Washington brought in five of eight targets for 30 yards, returned four kickoffs for 114 yards and ran back on punt for 11 yards in the Dolphins' 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins, Browns look to get back on track when they meet on Sunday

The Miami Dolphins visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in a matchup of 1-5 teams desperately looking for a win

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws five targets again Washington secured four of five targets for 22 yards and carried the ball once for one yard during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Washington remains consistently involved on offense, having drawn five targets in four of his six regular-season appearances to begin the year, and he's also been involved as a ball-carrier in all but one game. That said, Washington hasn't done much with those opportunities, as he's yet to score or log a 50-yard performance on offense this season. He'll have a difficult task improving his efficiency on the road against a stingy Browns defense in Week 7. In fantasy formats that reward production on special teams, however, Washington carries sneaky upside, as he racked up 153 yards on five kickoff returns versus Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws five targets again Washington secured four of five targets for 22 yards and carried the ball once for one yard during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Washington remains consistently involved on offense, having drawn five targets in four of his six regular-season appearances to begin the year, and he's also been involved as a rusher in all but one game. That said, Washington has been unproductive with those opportunities, as he's yet to score or log a 50-yard performance on offense this season. He'll have a difficult task improving his efficiency on the road against a stingy Browns defense in Week 7. In fantasy formats that reward production on special teams, however, Washington carries sneaky upside, as he racked up 153 yards on five kick returns versus Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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