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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips to Have 5th-Year Contract Options Exercised

The Miami Dolphins plan to pick up the fifth-year contract options for receiver Jaylen Waddle and linebacker Jaelan Phillips, general manager Chris Grier told reporters on Tuesday.

Waddle would make $15.6 million under the option in 2025, while Phillips would earn $13.3 million.

Waddle has been a key figure in the Miami offense since being selected sixth overall in the 2021 draft out of Alabama.

The 25-year-old made an instant impact as a rookie, catching 104 passes for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games and went on to put together the best season of his career in 2022 despite Miami's acquisition of star wideout Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs.