Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart
On the current depth chart, Westbrook-Ikhine sits behind Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, and Theo Wease. Even after battling for No. 3 WR duties behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, he should only be added in deep leagues if Hill or Waddle miss time.
- Imminent Release
Westbrook-Ikhine could be released after not providing much spark to the offense in 2025. He is under contract through the 2026 season, but if Week 16 was any indication, his future with the Dolphins will come to an end in March.
- Production Collapse
Westbrook-Ikhine signed a two-year contract in Miami and has promptly flopped, posting 11 receptions for 89 yards through the first 14 games. Though he had 9 TDs on 32 catches with Tennessee, his 15.0% TD rate is nowhere close to sustainable.
- Role Uncertainty
Miami made Westbrook-Ikhine a healthy scratch in Week 16 and subsequent games, reportedly to manage compensatory pick calculations. His 47% snap rate through 14 games suggests he's already fallen out of favor with coaching staff.
- Release Candidate
Westbrook-Ikhine is a strong release candidate for March 2026, with his 2026 cap hit of $3.2 million only yielding $1.59 million in savings. The Dolphins are $16-25 million over the cap and need to make cuts, and his complete lack of production makes him expendable.
- Usage & Volume
NWI projects as a WR4/5 and special-teamer competing with Ashton Dulin, Laquon Treadwell, Anthony Gould and rookie Deion Burks for rotational snaps behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. There is no realistic path to a startable weekly target share.