The Miami Dolphins added wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to their roster this offseason, and he could be an immediate contributor on a team searching for a reliable third receiving option. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle leading the way, Westbrook-Ikhine has a chance to carve out a role in the middle of the field and in the red zone.

Last season with the Titans, he scored nine touchdowns in 2024, including a 98-yard catch-and-run against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Six of his touchdowns came inside the red zone, with five scored from inside the 10-yard line. An efficient player, Westbrook-Ikhine turned 25 of his 32 targets into first downs and averaged 15.5 yards per reception. From Weeks 8 through 13, he had an impressive stretch, scoring eight touchdowns over an eight-game span.

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Entering his sixth NFL season and first in South Florida, Westbrook-Ikhine will look to earn a share of targets in a receiving group that also features second-year wideout Malik Washington. Newly acquired tight end Darren Waller, via trade from the New York Giants, will be another option for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following the departure of Jonnu Smith, who was recently dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also sure to get plenty of targets will be De’Von Achane, who led the NFL last season in receptions among running backs.

2025 Contract Details

In 2025, Westbrook will earn a base salary of $1,200,000 including a signing bonus of $2,000,000, which will carry a cap hit of $1,600,000 and a dead cap value of $3,200,000.

How Acquired

Westbrook-Ikhine signed a two-year, $5,990,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2025

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2024 PFF grades

Overall grade of 63.4 which ranked 76th out of 98 WRs

Receiving grade of 63.7which ranked 80th out of 98 WRs

2024 Statistics

His 15.5 yards per reception was ranked 7th in the NFL in 2024.

Had a 2024 contested catch rate of 50.0% ranking #17 in the league.

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“I’ve seen a guy that has already found a really cool role within the team in that this is a dawg competitor that brings it each and every day. You’ve also seen him express some mental fortitude as he’s working with a new team and also managing some stuff that he wasn’t on the field every day, which ended up being something that was obvious to everybody around that this dude is locked in because he gains in his game while managing an injury and being on the field and then being off, and then somebody on the day he’s off makes a mistake, and he utilizes their mistake and applies it to his game and does it correctly.”

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-Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel

This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine primed for immediate impact in Miami