The dolphins continue to move this offseason!
The Dolphins have renewed their contract with star cornerback Zevein Howard for 5 years
On Friday, according to NFL Network reporters, Dolphins and Horned Guard Xavien Howard will renew a 5-year contract.
The new contract includes $50.6 million in salary and will also pay Howard the highest amount of protection for cornerbacks in the league's history. Howard previously signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Dolphins in 2020, but was unhappy with the contract amount a year later, even asking to be traded by the team, citing "feeling that the team does not respect its own value" .
In the offseason when Howard asked to be traded, the Dolphins signed cornerback Byron Jones to a five-year, $82.5 million contract, making Howard no longer the team's highest-paid cornerback. To quell Howard's discontent, the Dolphins restructured the contract with him, also promising him that it would be renegotiated at the end of the 2021 season.
Howard completed five interceptions and two forced drops in the 2021 season, including one to complete a return touchdown. Chris Grier, general manager of dolphins, said: "Zevin has made a lot of outstanding contributions to the team. Expect him to continue to help the team win. ”
The Patriot trade was acquired by external receiver Devante Parker
On Saturday, US time, according to NFL Network reporters, the Patriots will trade with Dolphins to take over DeVante Parker with the five-round pick in 2022, and the chip is their own 2023 three-round pick.
After acquiring Tyreek Hill and Cedrick Wilson Jr. before the Dolphins, Parker's status on the team declined. The dolphins' current 2023 draft picks include 2 first rounds, one second round and two third rounds.
Parker will be the new weapon for the Patriots' second-year quarterback "full class" Mac Jones, who currently includes Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.
The Patriots will also be responsible for paying Parker's salary for the remaining two years of his contract: $5.65 million for the 2022 season and $5.7 million for the 2023 season.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick has previously said of Parker: "His skills are very comprehensive. He is a big man with exquisite route running, excellent catch feel, and strong propulsion ability after receiving the ball. It's rare that his physique can have such a speed. ”
So look, the Patriots can make up for the defense at the draft?