Malik Washington Steps Into Lead Receiver Role | Miami Dolphins News

The Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver future just got a lot more defined — and it’s all about Malik Washington. With Tyreek Hill gone and Jaylen Waddle traded, quarterback Malik Willis now lacks a clear No. 1 target — until now. Former Pro Bowl legend Steve Smith Sr. has boldly anointed Washington as the team’s top receiver, praising his relentless work ethic and preseason performance. Last season, Washington was fourth on the team in receiving yards despite missing key players; this year, with the roster reshaped, he’s poised to take center stage. Analysts expect him to see more targets and play a bigger role in the offense — even if he doesn’t hit 1,000 yards, Smith believes Washington is Miami’s true number one. While rookies are on the horizon, Washington, a third-year sixth-round pick, has already earned his moment in the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb3019709297fdf0