Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Makes strides in Year 4
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Wilkins racked up a career-high 98 tackles (59 solo) in addition to 3.5 sacks, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 17 games in 2022.
The Dolphins have already picked up Wilkins' fifth-year option for 2023, but new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could have plenty of motivation to re-sign the ascending 2019 first-round pick. Wilkins developed into one of the NFL's best interior run defenders during the 2022 campaign and has proven himself as one of Miami's core players. It wouldn't be surprising to see the team open extension negotiations with Wilkins this offseason and work to lock up the home-grown talent for multiple seasons.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Logs another disruptive performance
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Wilkins accumulated six tackles (four solo), including one sack, and a pass defended during Sunday's 23-21 defeat against the Patriots.
Wilkins continued to harass opposing offenses, increasing his season sack total to 3.5. He also logged his third pass defended over the past two games. Wilkins has now accumulated a career-high 92 tackles over 16 games, and he'll look to stamp this prolific campaign with another strong performance Week 18 against the Jets.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Tallies second forced fumble
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Wilkins totaled six tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Saturday's game against the Bills.
Wilkins managed to force and recover a fumble in the fourth quarter, which lead to a Miami field goal. He's been a force for the Dolphins of late, collecting 38 tackles (23 solo), two sacks, one pass defended and two forced fumbles over his last five matchups.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Racks up double-digit stops
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Wilkins notched 12 tackles (eight solo) and once forced fumble during Sunday's 33-17 loss to the 49ers.
Wilkins logged his best tackling day of the 2022 campaign during Sunday's loss, as it was his first contest this season with double-digit stops. The starting defensive end only has 1.5 sacks through 12 appearances, though Bradley Chubb's growing presence for the Dolphins could improve the pass rush as a whole down the stretch.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Fifth-year option picked up
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The Dolphins exercised Wilkins' fifth-year option Thursday.
Wilkins is now signed through the 2023 campaign, giving both he and the Dolphins more time to negotiate on a long-term extension. The 2019 first-round pick posted a career season in 2021, with 89 total tackles and 4.5 sacks through 17 games.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Posts career numbers in 2021
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Wilkins notched 89 tackles (49 solo), 4.5 sacks, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 appearances in 2021.
Wilkins recorded career-high statistics across the board in his third NFL season, taking a notable step forward in establishing himself as a defensive pillar for Miami. The 2019 first-round pick is set to play out the final year of his rookie contract come 2022, though the Dolphins could mull the possibility of picking up his fifth-year option.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Records sack
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Wilkins recorded five tackles (two solo) and a sack in the Dolphins' 33-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Wilkins' sack was his third on the season, and he now has 52 tackles for his 2021 campaign. The third-year pro is easily on pace to smash his career-best 56-tackle season. His three sacks are also already a career high. Drafted in the first round out of Clemson in 2019, Wilkins will look to continue his ascent Sunday against the Giants.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Comes off COVID-19 list
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The Dolphins activated Wilkins (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Wilkins missed the last two games while on the COVID-19 list, but the 2019 first-round pick is now on track to return for Sunday's tilt against the Jets. Wilkins has only 28 tackles and one sack through eight games this season, so his fantasy upside in IDP leagues is limited, but his return should make it easier for Miami to contain New York's offense.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Sacks Newton in loss
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Wilkins recorded six tackles (five solo), one sack, two defended passes and one quarterback hit during Sunday's 21-11 loss to New England.
Wilkins was limited to just two sacks as a rookie in 2019, so it's encouraging to see him already getting off to a hot start Year 2. The second-year pro also matched his career-high tackle total during the Week 1 loss, so he'll be worth monitoring in IDP formats heading into a Week 2 tilt against the Bills.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Caps 2019 with three stops
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Wilkins recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Patriots.
Wilkins drew his usual start at defensive end Week 17 despite nursing an ankle injury. The 2019 first-round pick played all 16 games of his rookie season, notching 56 tackles (30 solo), two sacks and two defended passes. He also caught a touchdown on a trick play Week 16 against the Bengals. The 24-year-old will be an integral part of Miami's plans on defense for the 2020 season.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Limited by ankle injury
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Wilkins has an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Wilkins was limited at practice all week by the ankle issue, giving him a solid chance of suiting up this weekend. The 24-year-old has yet to miss a game this season, and he'll look to continue that trend for the season finale.
