Offer to Washington likely
By Edgar Thompson
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Monday, March 05, 2007
It looks like the Dolphins will have to pay to keep wide receiver Wes Welker from joining AFC East rival New England.
But the Dolphins could choose to spend their money elsewhere, with an offer to Cincinnati wide receiver Kelley Washington likely on the way as early as today, a source said.
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Welker planned to meet with Patriots team officials and consider an offer sheet, The Boston Globe reported on its Web site Sunday.
Miami tendered Welker, who had a team-high 67 catches last season, a one-year, $1.3 million contract last week.
If the Patriots sign Welker to an offer sheet, the Dolphins would have seven days to either match the offer or receive a second-round pick from New England.
While New England courted Welker, Miami hosted Washington on a free-agency visit Saturday and liked what it saw, the source said.
A hamstring injury hindered the 6-foot-3, 218-pound Washington last season. But he is healthy and could be poised to fulfill the tremendous potential he showed at the University of Tennessee. The Bengals drafted him in the third round in 2003.
Washington, who has a home in Fort Lauderdale, found himself in a logjam at receiver the past two seasons behind the Bengals' talented trio of Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chris Henry.
A four-year veteran, Washington, 27, caught 53 passes for seven touchdowns during his first two seasons, but had only 19 catches and two scores the past two seasons.
The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Welker, a free-agent signing in 2004, has established himself as a dependable possession receiver, totaling 92 catches for 1,087 yards and one touchdown the past two seasons.
Miami's plan for the week also could include a visit from former Pittsburgh Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter.
Porter's agent told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are the latest teams to inquire about his client.
The Dolphins, Bengals, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants also have expressed interest in Porter, who has 60 sacks in eight seasons with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh parted ways with Porter, who turns 30 this month, last week because of his $5.3 million salary.
Porter reportedly would like to receive the same amount from his new team, which could put him out of Miami's price range.
Entering the free-agency period, the Dolphins' salary cap space placed them in the middle of the pack among NFL teams.
Other free-agent options at outside linebacker could be the Patriots' Tully Banta-Cain or San Diego's Carlos Polk.
By Edgar Thompson
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Monday, March 05, 2007
It looks like the Dolphins will have to pay to keep wide receiver Wes Welker from joining AFC East rival New England.
But the Dolphins could choose to spend their money elsewhere, with an offer to Cincinnati wide receiver Kelley Washington likely on the way as early as today, a source said.
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Welker planned to meet with Patriots team officials and consider an offer sheet, The Boston Globe reported on its Web site Sunday.
Miami tendered Welker, who had a team-high 67 catches last season, a one-year, $1.3 million contract last week.
If the Patriots sign Welker to an offer sheet, the Dolphins would have seven days to either match the offer or receive a second-round pick from New England.
While New England courted Welker, Miami hosted Washington on a free-agency visit Saturday and liked what it saw, the source said.
A hamstring injury hindered the 6-foot-3, 218-pound Washington last season. But he is healthy and could be poised to fulfill the tremendous potential he showed at the University of Tennessee. The Bengals drafted him in the third round in 2003.
Washington, who has a home in Fort Lauderdale, found himself in a logjam at receiver the past two seasons behind the Bengals' talented trio of Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chris Henry.
A four-year veteran, Washington, 27, caught 53 passes for seven touchdowns during his first two seasons, but had only 19 catches and two scores the past two seasons.
The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Welker, a free-agent signing in 2004, has established himself as a dependable possession receiver, totaling 92 catches for 1,087 yards and one touchdown the past two seasons.
Miami's plan for the week also could include a visit from former Pittsburgh Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter.
Porter's agent told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are the latest teams to inquire about his client.
The Dolphins, Bengals, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants also have expressed interest in Porter, who has 60 sacks in eight seasons with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh parted ways with Porter, who turns 30 this month, last week because of his $5.3 million salary.
Porter reportedly would like to receive the same amount from his new team, which could put him out of Miami's price range.
Entering the free-agency period, the Dolphins' salary cap space placed them in the middle of the pack among NFL teams.
Other free-agent options at outside linebacker could be the Patriots' Tully Banta-Cain or San Diego's Carlos Polk.
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