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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
‘Throw it wherever.' How Nick Westbrook-Ikhine fits into the Miami Dolphins offense
The Miami Dolphins passing attack will look slightly different. Sure, the quartet of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane will still be there but two positions – wide receiver three and tight end – will be markedly different. That's because the Dolphins signed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine then traded for Darren Waller in the offseason. And while Waller's seems prime to slide into former Dolphin Jonnu Smith's role as a pass-catching tight end, Westbrook-Ikhine gives Miami a look that they haven't had since 2021: a big-bodied receiver, something that already has coach Mike McDaniel's brimming with excitement. 'Big body,' Westbrook-Ikhine, 28, of his 6-2 frame. . 'Use what God gave me there and then just being that guy to take advantage of the opportunities on the field that present themselves, whether it's mismatches and whatnot. You have a lot of weapons around me and finding open areas, being physical. I'm excited to see all the different ways that he plans on game planning, scheming stuff up because I know he's got some great ideas.' Westbrook-Ikhine signed a two-year, $6.5 million deal with Miami following the best season of his career in 2024. The veteran receiver set career highs in targets (60), yards receiving (497) and touchdowns (nine). His size is a welcome sight considering the Dolphins had the smallest receiver room in the NFL in 2024. 'I'm glad that we added some height,' Hill said in 2024 after the Dolphins signed 6-2 Grant DuBose. 'I told [receivers coach] Wes [Welker], I'm like, 'Hey bro, y'all keep on adding these short guys.'' Like any receiver in a new offense, especially one as complicated as the Dolphins, Westbrook-Ikhine has struggled with the timing. An undisclosed injury also didn't help. 'It's been an adjustment,' Westbrook-Ikhine said of the injury that has more so affected his 'confidence' due to him not 'feeling 100% and like myself.' Luckily, the break before training camp will give him time to heal and better understand the offense, which he deemed 'something I'm learning through.' 'I feel like there's been a few times when bad habits that I've had have showed up and I've been late,' he continued. 'But then there's been a few times when it has worked out.' It took some time but Westbrook-Ikhine had his best moment during the first day that media was available to watch minicamp. His size and wide catch radius shined bright as the fifth-year receiver snagged several touchdowns during the red zone portion of practice. 'He's going to be extremely reliable,' Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said. 'I think ultimately if you talk to the guys that knew him in Tennessee and our exposure so far has been consistent work ethic. I think that's ultimately where he puts himself in position to be successful is because he really is a student of the process, making sure he's on the little things so, therefore, on Sundays he can be reliable for the quarterback and really the rest of the offense.' That gives some insight into what Westbrook-Ikhine's role could be with the 2025 Dolphins. Consider this: of his nine touchdown catches in 2024, six were in the red zone. The Dolphins, meanwhile, were a middling team in that area, scoring touchdowns on just 56.6% of their attempts, which ranked 16th in the league. 'I love the red zone,' Westbrook-Ikhine said. 'I'm a bigger target, which makes it a little bit easier too. You can kind of throw it wherever. I enjoy being in the end zone.'
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine stats, game log, news, injury status
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine stats, game log, news, injury status The Miami Dolphins' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will be ready to play when his team begins the 2025 season versus the Indianapolis Colts, on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET. Westbrook-Ikhine racked up 497 receiving yards on 32 catches with nine touchdowns last year, averaging 35.5 yards per game on 60 targets. Get Dolphins tickets on StubHub! Nick Westbrook-Ikhine injury news Westbrook-Ikhine is not listed on the injury report this week. No other receiver is listed on the injury report for the Dolphins. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine stats (2024) Targets: 60 60 Receptions: 32 32 Receiving yards: 497 497 Receiving YAC: 124 124 Receiving TDs: 9 Westbrook-Ikhine game log (2024) Week 1 at Bears: 0 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 0 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 6 vs. Colts: 2 TAR, 1 REC, 9 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 2 TAR, 1 REC, 9 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 7 at Bills: 4 TAR, 2 REC, 10 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 4 TAR, 2 REC, 10 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 8 at Lions: 4 TAR, 2 REC, 39 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 4 TAR, 2 REC, 39 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 9 vs. Patriots: 6 TAR, 5 REC, 50 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 6 TAR, 5 REC, 50 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 10 at Chargers: 3 TAR, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 TAR, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 11 vs. Vikings: 6 TAR, 2 REC, 117 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 6 TAR, 2 REC, 117 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 12 at Texans: 5 TAR, 2 REC, 48 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 5 TAR, 2 REC, 48 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 13 at Commanders: 8 TAR, 3 REC, 61 REC YDS, 2 REC TD 8 TAR, 3 REC, 61 REC YDS, 2 REC TD Week 14 vs. Jaguars: 2 TAR, 1 REC, 19 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 2 TAR, 1 REC, 19 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 15 vs. Bengals: 3 TAR, 2 REC, 9 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 TAR, 2 REC, 9 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 16 at Colts: 4 TAR, 2 REC, 17 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 4 TAR, 2 REC, 17 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 17 at Jaguars: 6 TAR, 3 REC, 37 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 6 TAR, 3 REC, 37 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 18 vs. Texans: 7 TAR, 4 REC, 50 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Nick Westbrook-Ikhine fantasy insights (2024) In 2024, Westbrook-Ikhine had 103.7 fantasy points (7.4 per game) -- 41st at his position, 140th in the NFL. In his best game of the season, Westbrook-Ikhine finished with 18.1 fantasy points -- three receptions, 61 yards and two touchdowns. That was in Week 13 against the Washington Commanders. In Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings, Westbrook-Ikhine put up 17.7 fantasy points (his second-highest total of the season), thanks to these numbers: two receptions, 117 yards and one touchdown. In Week 15 versus the Cincinnati Bengals, Westbrook-Ikhine recorded 0.9 fantasy points (his second-lowest output of the season), on these numbers: two receptions, nine yards, on three targets. Next game: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine vs. the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts (0-0) will face Westbrook-Ikhine's Miami Dolphins (0-0) in Week 1. How to watch Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and the Dolphins Matchup: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts Time: 1 p.m. ET 1 p.m. ET Date: September 7, 2025 September 7, 2025 TV: CBS CBS Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Paramount+ Watch Dolphins vs. Colts on Fubo!
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
POD Community Mock: With the 13th pick, the Dolphins select...
Photo byIf you haven't been paying attention our Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is well underway. The draft is an opportunity for our most valued commenters and community members to participate in a site-wide mock draft, and display their draft knowledge to our audience. Advertisement We're up to Pick 13 in the Community Mock Draft, which means the Miami Dolphins are on the clock. Acting as Dolphins general manager in this mock is commenter nrs001. Before we get to their pick, you can check out the previous 12 picks in the draft by heading to our POD Community Mock Draft tracker. With the 13th overall pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Miami Dolphins select... Will Johnson, cornerback out of Michigan Here's nrs001 explaining the pick: Dolphins brought in some names like Westbrook-Ikhine WR, Daniels G, and Melifonwu S during free agency. They still have some holes at guard, cornerback, and safety. 13 is a little to rich to be taking a guard. The Dolphins cut ties with Kendall Fuller this offseason leaving a hole across from Jalen Ramsey. With a run on WR and OT this allowed the board to fall favorably for the Dolphins. Travis Hunter may end up being the top cornerback, however this allowed both Will Johnson and Jahdae Barron to both fall to the Dolphins. The Dolphins selected cornerback Will Johnson and here is why. He is a big corner with smooth hips. He's not afraid to play press on the line. He's got pretty good instincts. With Ramsey and Johnson, the Dolphins could have two top-tier cornerbacks that could lock down the outside for the next few seasons. Dolphins can look to fill some of the other needs later in the draft. The Dolphins will be chasing the Bills in this division. Having two top-tier cornerbacks will put them in a good spot to chase the top of their division. What do you feel about this pick? Vote in the poll below, and share your overall thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of the page. Advertisement More from
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee Titans 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Will the Titans select a QB with No. 1 pick?
2024 season: 3-14, fourth in AFC South, missed playoffs Overview: The 2024 season was a disaster. The Will Levis era that never seemed like a good idea to begin with is in all likelihood over. In is new general manager Mike Borgonzi to replace Ran Carthon, who traded up to draft Levis and was fired after two seasons. The good news in Tennessee is there are plenty of resources in terms of salary cap space and the No. 1 pick in the draft. It's up to Borgonzi and crew to use those assets wisely. Ranking: 16th The Titans made significant improvements in treatment of families, going from a D+ last year to B+ this time around. And players were given the better seats on team flights this past season, a course reversal from previous years. The team didn't grade out well on a cramped locker room. Here's how it broke down from the NFLPA and where the Titans rank: WR Nick Westbrook-IkhineQB Mason RudolphS Quandre DiggsK Nick FolkRG Dillon RadunzOL Daniel BrunskillCB Darrell Baker Jr. (restricted)WR Tyler Boyd Who's in/out: The Titans are thin at receiver, and Westbrook-Ikhine has been a reliable if unspectacular presence in five seasons in Tennessee. He tallied 32 catches for 492 yards and nine touchdowns last season while playing on a one-year, $2 million deal. He's worth bringing back if the price remains low, but he isn't a true No. 2 behind Calvin Ridley. The Titans' path at quarterback remains one of the biggest mysteries of the offseason. With Levis under contract and the options of signing a free agent and drafting a quarterback at No. 1 on the table, Rudolph could be on the way out. QuarterbackWide receiverRight tackle Why the holes? The need at quarterback is obvious. Whether the Titans address that need in free agency (Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson?) or in the draft — or both — is the question here. Regardless of whether Westbrook-Ikhine stays or goes, the Titans need to upgrade their receiver room. No Titan other than Ridley tallied more than 500 receiving yards last season. The Titans selected their left tackle of the future, JC Latham, in the first round of last year's draft. Right tackle remains unsettled after multiple players failed to establish themselves as the full-time starter in 2024. The Titans won't be selecting a tackle in the first round this spring, so free agency could be the route. Per Spotrac, the Titans have about $50 million in cap space available, which is top 10 in the NFL. There are no obvious candidates here. The Titans have cap space to work with, and releasing productive higher-priced defenders like safety Amani Hooker (five interceptions, two forced fumbles; $8.6M in potential cap savings) or edge rusher Harold Landry (team-best nine sacks, 15 QB hits, 72 tackles; $17.5M in potential cap savings) doesn't make sense. Both players are in their primes, and the Titans would have to replace them. Round 1: No. 1Round 2: No. 35Round 4Round 4 (from Seahawks)Round 5Round 5 (from Chiefs)Round 6Round 7 (from Packers) Cam Ward, QB, Miami Why him? If you need a quarterback and you have the No. 1 pick, the pressure is high to select one, even in a quarterback class perceived as weak. Don't expect the Titans to buck that pressure. The choice will be between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, either of whom the Titans could end up selecting. Ward is generally assessed as the top option and the favorite to go first. If the Titans go off script, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter would be non-quarterback options as the top talents in the draft. Get serious at quarterback The Titans are in a tough spot with the first overall pick in a class that lacks a consensus top passer. However, they can't run into next season with a pairing in the same ballpark as the Will Levis and Mason Rudolph tandem. With a new GM in place and head coach Brian Callahan presumably more empowered to pick his guy at the position, expect the Titans to add multiple quarterbacks. Whether those additions rise to the level of 'serious' remains to be seen. —Matt Harmon
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee Titans 2025 NFL offseason preview: Will the Titans select a QB with the No. 1 pick?
2024 season: 3-14, fourth in AFC South, missed playoffs Overview: The 2024 season was a disaster. The Will Levis era that never seemed like a good idea to begin with is in all likelihood over. In is new general manager Mike Borgonzi to replace Ran Carthon, who traded up to draft Levis and was fired after two seasons. The good news in Tennessee is there are plenty of resources in terms of salary cap space and the No. 1 pick in the draft. It's up to Borgonzi and crew to use those assets wisely. WR Nick Westbrook-IkhineQB Mason RudolphS Quandre DiggsK Nick FolkRG Dillon RadunzOL Daniel BrunskillCB Darrell Baker Jr. (restricted)WR Tyler Boyd Who's in/out: The Titans are thin at receiver, and Westbrook-Ikhine has been a reliable if unspectacular presence in five seasons in Tennessee. He tallied 32 catches for 492 yards and nine touchdowns last season while playing on a one-year, $2 million deal. He's worth bringing back if the price remains low, but he isn't a true No. 2 behind Calvin Ridley. The Titans' path at quarterback remains one of the biggest mysteries of the offseason. With Levis under contract and the options of signing a free agent and drafting a quarterback at No. 1 on the table, Rudolph could be on the way out. QuarterbackWide receiverRight tackle Why the holes? The need at quarterback is obvious. Whether the Titans address that need in free agency (Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson?) or in the draft — or both — is the question here. Regardless of whether Westbrook-Ikhine stays or goes, the Titans need to upgrade their receiver room. No Titan other than Ridley tallied more than 500 receiving yards last season. The Titans selected their left tackle of the future, JC Latham, in the first round of last year's draft. Right tackle remains unsettled after multiple players failed to establish themselves as the full-time starter in 2024. The Titans won't be selecting a tackle in the first round this spring, so free agency could be the route. Per Spotrac, the Titans have about $50 million in cap space available, the 10th-most in the NFL. There are no obvious candidates here. The Titans have cap space to work with, and releasing productive higher-priced defenders like safety Amani Hooker (five interceptions, two forced fumbles; $8.6M in potential cap savings) or edge rusher Harold Landry (team-best nine sacks, 15 QB hits, 72 tackles; $17.5M in potential cap savings) doesn't make sense. Both players are in their primes, and the Titans would have to replace them. Round 1: No. 1Round 2: No. 35Round 4Round 4 (from Seahawks)Round 5Round 5 (from Chiefs)Round 6Round 7 (from Packers) Cam Ward, QB, Miami Why him? If you need a quarterback and you have the No. 1 pick, the pressure is high to select one, even in a quarterback class perceived as weak. Don't expect the Titans to buck that pressure. The choice will be between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, either of whom the Titans could end up selecting. Ward is generally assessed as the top option and the favorite to go first. If the Titans go off script, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter would be non-quarterback options as the top talents in the draft. Get serious at quarterback The Titans are in a tough spot with the first overall pick in a class that lacks a consensus top passer. However, they can't run into next season with a pairing in the same ballpark as the Will Levis and Mason Rudolph tandem. With a new GM in place and head coach Brian Callahan presumably more empowered to pick his guy at the position, expect the Titans to add multiple quarterbacks. Whether those additions rise to the level of 'serious' remains to be seen. —Matt Harmon
