Nick Westbrook-Ikhine - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy scratch Week 16 Westbrook-Ikhine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact The 28-year-old has played in all 14 games for Miami this season, but he'll be a healthy scratch Sunday after going without a catch in the past four contests. Cedrick Wilson, Dee Eskridge and Theo Wease will compete for reps as Miami's No. 3 wideout with Westbrook-Ikhine inactive.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No catches vs. Steelers Westbrook-Ikhine failed to secure his only target during Monday's 28-15 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine has now gone four straight games without recording a target, with Monday's loss accounting for his only target in that span. He remains off the fantasy radar even heading into a favorable Week 17 home game against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

No targets for third straight game Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine has now gone three straight contests without recording any statistics on offense, though he did record two tackles (one solo) versus New York while supplying coverage against punt and kick returns. While Westbrook-Ikhine played 34 percent of offensive snaps against the Jets, his highest share since Week 10, he remains definitively off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 15 road matchup against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Goes untargeted again Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine has now gone back-to-back games without a target, having played 15 and 13 offensive snaps in those contests, respectively. With such minimal involvement in the passing game for Miami, he remains distinctly off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 14 matchup against the Jets. The return of tight end Darren Waller from IR further diminishes Westbrook-Ikhine's prospects.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a target Week 11 Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Miami's 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders in Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played just 27 percent of offensive snaps versus Washington, his lowest total since Week 3. While Westbrook-Ikhine hasn't offered any notable fantasy value all season, as he hasn't yet scored or surpassed 25 receiving yards in a game, this decline in usage effectively puts him off the radar even in the deepest of formats. After the Dolphins emerge from a Week 12 bye to face the Saints in Week 13, expect Malik Washington to remain solidified as the team's clear No. 2 wideout behind Jaylen Waddle.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four targets in TNF loss Westbrook-Ikhine secured two of four targets for 22 yards during Thursday's 28-6 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine has gotten more involved on offense recently, having now strung together three consecutive games with three or more targets. His production totals remain modest, as Westbrook-Ikhine remains without a touchdown and tallied his highest yardage total of the year versus Baltimore, though he was targeted twice in the red zone Week 8 versus Atlanta. With Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) out for the year and Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR, Westbrook-Ikhine will continue handling a notable role on offense as the Dolphins attempt to bounce back against the Bills in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Quiet despite offensive resurgence Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of three targets for 18 yards during Miami's 34-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine once again finished with a quiet fantasy day despite Tua Tagovailoa putting up a season best-passing performance with 205 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, and neither Darren Waller (pectoral) or Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) on the field to hog opportunities. Despite the targets available for distribution to the Dolphins' depth pass-catchers with Waller and Hill both out, Westbrook-Ikhine effectively remains off the fantasy radar heading into a home matchup against the Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 9. He has yet tally 20 receiving yards in a single game across seven regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high involvement Westbrook-Ikhine secured three of four targets for 16 yards during Miami's 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine saw season-high totals in terms of targets, catches and offensive snaps (77 percent), in part due to tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) exiting early versus Cleveland. With Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) done for the year, if Waller is unavailable on the road against Atlanta in Week 8, Westbrook-Ikhine will be positioned for increased involvement in the receiving game behind Malik Washington and Jaylen Waddle.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high involvement Westbrook-Ikhine secured three of four targets for 16 yards during Miami's 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains a non-factor Westbrook-Ikhine failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played a 37 percent of offensive snaps versus Los Angeles, but he finished with zero receiving yards for the third time in his last four appearances. Even with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the year, Westbrook-Ikhineappears to still be an afterthought on offense for the Dolphins, with all of Jayden Waddle, Malik Washington, tight end Darren Waller and running back De'Von Achane clearly positioned above him. Westbrook-Ikhine figures to remain in a reserve role on the road against Cleveland in Week 7.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Week 5 Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Panthers.

Impact With Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the remainder of the season, Westbrook-Ikhine has stepped into the role of Miami's No. 3 wide receiver. The veteran from West Alabama played 39 offensive snaps but failed to draw a target, with the majority of the offense going through Jaylen Waddle (6-110-1) and Darren Waller (5-78-1) in Week 5. Westbrook-Ikhine is likely to play another depth role in the Dolphins' wide receiver corps in the Week 6 matchup against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records short catch in Week 4 Westbrook-Ikhine hauled in his lone target for a one-yard gain in Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine's 47 percent snap share placed him behind fellow wideouts Jaylen Waddle (90 percent) and Malik Washington (48 percent), but the workloads for both Westbrook-Ikhine and Washington should rise with Tyreek Hill having suffered a season-ending knee injury during the contest. While Westbrook-Ikhine had nine touchdowns in 17 games with the Titans in 2024, the scoring output came on just 32 catches and 60 targets, making it tough to rely on him repeating that sort of production even if his snaps increase dramatically in the weeks to come. Waddle, Washington, running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller are all likely to be higher priorities in the passing game than Westbrook-Ikhine, who has earned plaudits mainly for his blocking rather than his receiving abilities through his first six NFL seasons.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Records short catch in Week 4 Westbrook-Ikhine hauled in his lone target for a one-yard gain in Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine took the field for 27 of the Dolphins' 58 offensive plays, with his 47 percent snap share placing him behind fellow wideouts Jaylen Waddle (90 percent) and Malik Washington (48) but ahead of Tyreek Hill (24), who suffered a season-ending knee injury during the contest. With Hill out of the picture, Westbrook-Ikhine should be in line for a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Waddle and Washington, though the former likely won't project to see enough volume in the passing game to make a meaningful fantasy impact. While Westbrook-Ikhine had nine touchdowns in 17 games with the Titans in 2024, the scoring output came on just 32 catches and 60 targets, making it tough to rely on him repeating that sort of production even if his snaps increase dramatically in the weeks to come sans Hill. Waddle, Washington, running back De'Von Achane and tight end Darren Waller are all likely to be higher priorities in the passing game than Westbrook-Ikhine, who has earned plaudits mainly for his blocking rather than his receiving abilities through his first six NFL seasons.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shut out in Week 3 loss Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted during Thursday's 31-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played just 25 percent of offensive snaps Thursday, again working clearly behind No. 3 receiver Malik Washington, who had five targets and carried the ball twice while handling 54 percent of snaps. Until such time as Westbrook-Ikhine demonstrates more involvement on offense, he won't warrant fantasy consideration except in the deepest of formats. He figures to continue handling the No. 4 receiver role versus the Jets in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two grabs vs. New England Westbrook-Ikhine secured two of three targets for 18 yards during Miami's 33-27 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played just 28 percent of offensive snaps, working further behind Malik Washington (65 percent of snaps) than he did in Week 1. Still, Westbrook-Ikhine drew one more target, though Washington also handled three carries and made a strong impact on special teams. The Dolphins' passing game is in need of red-zone playmakers, and Westbrook-Ikhine could eventually step up in such a role after having scored a career-high nine touchdowns with the Titans last season, but he hasn't yet demonstrated any such upside heading into a difficult Thursday night matchup against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two grabs vs. New England Westbrook-Ikhine secured two of three targets for 18 yards during Miami's 33-27 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played just 28 percent of offensive snaps, working further behind Malik Washington (65 percent) than he did in Week 1. Still, Westbrook-Ikhine drew one more target than his competition for the No. 3 wideout role, though Washington also handled three carries and scored a TD on a punt return. The Dolphins' passing game is in need of red-zone playmakers, and Westbrook-Ikhine could eventually step into that role after having scored a career-high nine touchdowns with the Titans last season, but he's currently off the fantasy radar heading into a difficult Thursday night matchup against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in ugly loss Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of two targets for seven yards during the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine played 21 offensive snaps, not far removed from the 28 snaps allotted to No. 3 receiver Malik Washington. In terms of offensive opportunities, however, Westbrook-Ikhine's two targets trail Washington's six total touches (one rush, five targets) notably. Admittedly, a day in which Tua Tagovialoa turned the ball over three times and was limited to 114 passing yards isn't emblematic of Mike McDaniel's intended plans for the passing game, but Westbrook-Ikhine is currently entrenched as the No. 4 receiver heading into a Week 2 matchup against New England. He falls outside the fantasy radar in most formats.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in ugly loss Westbrook-Ikhine secured one of two targets for seven yards during the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Makes most of only target Westbrook-Ikhine secured his only target for 35 yards during Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears.

Impact Westbrook-Ikhine, Malik Washington and Dee Eskridge started at wide receiver for the only drive Tua Tagovailoa and the starting offense played Sunday, with Tyreek Hill (oblique) and Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) both sidelined. It was Washington who most benefited from increased opportunities, though, as he touched the ball on five of his eight offensive snaps, while Westbrook-Ikhine's only catch -- an impressive 35-yard gain -- came late in the first quarter after Zach Wilson had taken over under center. It appears Washington has an early lead over Wilson as both wideouts compete for the No. 3 role behind Hill and Waddle.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Zach Wilson and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine connect for a 35-yard gain Miami Dolphins' quarterback Zach Wilson fires a pass over the middle of the field to wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine who runs for a 35-y...

AUGUST 10 • NFL.COM

Healthy for camp Westbrook-Ikhine (undisclosed) is participating in the first week of training camp, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact He's back healthy after missing June minicamp with an undisclosed injury. Westbrook-Ikhine is on a two-year, $5.99 million contract that includes $3.2 million guaranteed, following an unusual 2024 in which he accounted for nine of Tennessee's 22 receiving TDs despite ranking fifth on the team in receptions (32). He and Malik Washington are the top candidates for Miami's WR snaps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Managing undisclosed injury Westbrook-Ikhine (undisclosed) said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he's been working through an injury , Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised Westbrook-Ikhine, saying he's "locked in," but he also acknowledged that the free-agency signee missed time earlier this offseason due to injury, per Schad. There aren't any indications that Westbrook-Ikhine is dealing with anything that could jeopardize his availability for the start of training camp, but it's worth noting that he's missed some opportunities during early installs. Westbrook-Ikhine also acknowledged that he's still working to establish a role for himself in Miami's offense, but he expressed optimism that he'll settle in behind Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle during camp. Second-year pro Malik Washington represents his top competition for the No. 3 receiver role.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

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