The Miami Dolphins are eagerly anticipating the upcoming NFL season, aiming for a solid playoff run. Following a lackluster season marred by injuries and inconsistent play, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa recently received a boost with the acquisition of a new player from the Seattle Seahawks.
As the offseason progresses and teams gear up for the NFL draft in April, the Dolphins are intent on bolstering their lineup. In their quest for elite talent, Miami’s management swiftly secured a new linebacker, this time from the Kansas City Chiefs, a former Super Bowl-winning team. Willie Gay Jr. is set to join the Dolphins for the approaching season, adding crucial depth to their defense.
Alongside him, the Dolphins have also welcomed tight end Pharaoh Brown, whose 2024 stint with the Seahawks fell short of statistical expectations. During a media interaction, Brown shared a surprising reason for joining Miami that quickly went viral on social media: “Sometimes beggars can’t be choosers (laughs),” he remarked. In a surprising twist regarding his choice to join the Miami Dolphins this season, wide receiver Brown has already ignited plenty of chatter online.
Dolphins supporters have expressed diverse opinions, with some questioning Brown’s potential impact on the team, pointing to his unimpressive stats. Should he take the field for the Dolphins next season, it would mark his eighth year in the NFL. Brown has previously been part of several teams, including a year with the Raiders in Oakland, two years with the Cleveland Browns, two years with the Houston Texans, a year with the New England Patriots, and a year with the Seattle Seahawks.
Over his seven-season career, Brown has participated in 87 regular-season games, achieved 100 targets, 72 receptions, 3 touchdowns, and 31 first downs. However, his performance with the Seahawks last season was underwhelming: 15 games played (7 as a starter), 12 targets, 8 receptions, 65 rushing yards, and only two first downs.
In preparation for the next season, the Dolphins have retained key players like offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg and made several notable signings from prominent NFL teams. The most significant acquisitions for the upcoming season include: Willie Gay Jr. (from the Kansas City Chiefs), Zach Wilson (New York Jets), Ryan Stonehouse (Tennessee Titans), and James Daniels (Pittsburgh Steelers).