Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins sign star player to contract extension

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated May 30, 2024 10:23 AM ET

The Miami Dolphins have signed one of their key players to a long-term contract extension, but their quarterback will still have to wait for his new deal.

Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million extension with the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $76 million in guaranteed money.

This just in: Miami and WR Jaylen Waddle reached agreement today on a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension that includes $76 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal makes Waddle one of the league’s top five highest-paid receivers.

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 30, 2024

Waddle’s contract makes him the fourth highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL in terms of average annual value. The only wide receivers with a higher annual salary are Waddle’s teammate Tyreek Hill, Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown, and A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Dolphins drafted Waddle with the No. 6 overall pick in 2021. He has had more than 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first three NFL seasons. Waddle had 72 catches for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games last season.

With Waddle now locked up long term, the big question is whether Tagovailoa will have a new contract before the start of the 2024 season. Some details recently emerged about the negotiations between the two sides.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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