Back in August, it was reported that Gesicki was unlikely to be traded because of his cap hit.
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PFF's Doug Kyed reports that the Dolphins have "brought up" TE Mike Gesicki's name to other teams.
Gesicki is playing the 2022 season under the franchise tag, worth a fully guaranteed $10.9 million, so there is no chance that he will be released.
His cap hit also makes him less appealing as a trade candidate, to the point that a trade should be viewed as highly unlikely. However, the fact that the Dolphins have reportedly floated his name is further cause for concern regarding Gesicki's fit in the new Mike McDaniel offense. Gesicki essentially played slot receiver in his first four seasons, averaging only 18% of his career snaps inline. He's spent a higher percentage of snaps lined up out wide (20%) than playing traditional tight end. That is set to change under McDaniel, whose system calls for more blocking from the tight end position. That could lead to more snaps for Durham Smythe or Hunter Long. Even if he maintains a clear starting role, Gesicki looks likely to see fewer targets in 2022, as routes are replaced by blocking assignments.
Aug 24, 2022, 9:20 AM ET
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