Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams has made it known that he wants his role on the team to change, and his request may turn into a new team for the 25-year-old. According to Sports Illustrated, the Dolphins have spoken with other teams about a trade that would include Williams.
The undrafted player has been with the team for three years, but is currently unhappy with his playing time.
“I feel like I’m not getting the opportunities that I deserve, just script-wise, not being on the field,” Williams told the media last week (via Dolphins Wire ). “[I want] opportunities to prove that I can beat my man.”
Williams said he had a conversion on the matter with new head coach Mike McDaniel during OTAs.
“The only specific thing I asked him was ‘I just want my chance,'” Williams explained. “[McDaniel] he said, “You’ll have your chance.” I just want him to be a man of his word, that’s all.”
Williams played in eight games and started three last season, the fewest games he had started in his three-year career. In three seasons, he has recorded 56 receptions for 787 yards and seven touchdowns. He had zero touchdowns last year.
The Dolphins have made moves this offseason on their offense, most notably adding star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The team has no shortage of big outings, with Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Trent Sherfield, Cedrick Wilson, Mohamed Sanu and rookie Erik Ezukanma expected to play big roles on offense.
With Williams unhappy and the team with other guys, it seems as if the team is shopping Williams to see what value he has that could work in Miami’s favor.
Wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. he has also been part of trade talks, according to Sports Illustrated.
Bowden began his career with the Raiders, who drafted him in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, he didn’t spend much time with Raider nation as he was traded to Miami before the start of the his rookie year.
Bowden did not play last year because he was on injured reserve. He had 28 receptions for 211 yards in 2020.