MIKE GESICKI NEWS

Franchise tag not ideal for Dolphins' Mike Gesicki, but he is motivated to prove himself in new offense Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki reacts to being placed on the franchise tag this offseason, and being surrounded by a new offense and...

APRIL 13, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

How will Tyreek Hill affect Tua, Dolphins offense?

Colin Cowherd analyzes if Tyreek Hill's addition to Miami will make the Dolphins a dynamic offensive unit.

MARCH 24, 2022

Dolphins re-sign Durham Smythe — as first reported by fellow tight end Mike Gesicki The Dolphins are bringing back Durham Smythe, a league source confirmed to the Sun Sentinel after it was first reported by fellow tight end...

MARCH 18, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Inks franchise tender Gesicki has signed his franchise tag tender with the Dolphins, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact There had been some speculation that Gesicki might file a grievance over his franchise tag position, but the 26-year-old now is in line to play for the $10.9 million allotted to tight ends. This past season, Gesicki recorded 73 catches (on 112 targets) for 780 yards and two TDs in 17 games, and he'll continue to profile as the Dolphins' top pass-catching option at his position once again in 2022. In the process, he'll maintain fantasy relevance, more so if he's able to hit pay dirt on a more frequent basis. Given that he combined for 11 scores in 31 games between the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, that's a plausible outcome this coming season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL teams ready to spend even with no franchise QBs around

Don't expect NFL teams to avoid spending money on free agents this year just because the salary cap is poised to increase significantly in the next few years

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins have many millions to spend, many decisions to make

The Miami Dolphins had around $52 million to spend in free agency when things began

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TEs Mike Gesicki, Dalton Schultz, and LT Cam Robinson all receive franchise tag - The Boston Globe Tuesday was the last day teams can place the franchise tag on players.

MARCH 8, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Davante Adams, Chris Godwin, among NFL stars to receive franchise tag

Davante Adams, Chris Godwin and Orlando Brown were among the NFL stars to receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

MARCH 8, 2022

Dolphins place franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki, keeping standout pass catcher in Miami for another year The Dolphins utilized their franchise tag for the 2022 season, placing it on tight end Mike Gesicki ahead of Tuesday’ s 4 p.m. deadline, the...

MARCH 8, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Could challenge positional tag Gesicki may file a grievance over his franchise tag position, as the tight end designation carries a $10.9 million salary as opposed to an $18.4 million mark for wide receivers, Je...

Impact Miami officially placed the franchise tag on Gesicki prior to Tuesday's 4:00 p.m. deadline, and specifically called the 26-year-old a tight end in the announcement. As Fowler notes, Gesicki only operated in pass protection on 3.7 percent of quarterback dropbacks last season, and his 266 run blocks were tied for the 28th-lowest mark at the position. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network further notes that Gesicki handled the most snaps out of the slot of any tight end in 2021, so he could have a case if an official grievance is ultimately filed. It's unclear whether Miami would go ahead with the plan to franchise tag Gesicki if the cost were to increase by $7.5 million.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Here's Why Mike Gesicki Hasn't Signed Long-Term Deal With Dolphins NFL players across the league are being franchise tagged by the day and that includes tight end Mike Gesicki of the Miami Dolphins. The two...

MARCH 8, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

AP source: Dolphins place franchise tag on TE Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki is getting a big raise from the Miami Dolphins.

MARCH 8, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Dolphins place franchise tag on TE Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki is getting a big raise from the Miami Dolphins

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins place franchise tag on TE Mike Gesicki: Source Gesicki is the second tight end to get the tag so far, following the Browns' David Njoku. Both players will make $10.913 million if they don...

MARCH 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Receives franchise tag Miami used their franchise tag on Gesicki on Tuesday, a league source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Impact Gesicki becomes the second tight end to receive the franchise tag this offseason, with the Browns already having brought back David Njoku. The move keeps Gesicki, who is coming off a career season, in the building for 2022 while carrying a $10.8 million salary. The 26-year-old secured 73 of 112 targets for 780 yards and two touchdowns across 17 appearances in 2021, serving as Tua Tagovailoa's No. 2 option in the passing game for much of the year. Despite the fact Gesicki isn't known as a standout blocker, it appears that new coach Mike McDaniel expects him to remain an integral part of the offensive scheme.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins place franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki The Miami Dolphins placed their franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki.

MARCH 8, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

New Dolphins tight ends coach calls blocking at his position 'integral part of our offense' Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe have been joined at the hip since they entered the NFL together as members of Miami’ s 2018 draft class, the...

MARCH 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

TE Mike Gesicki is still requesting that the Dolphins pay Durham Smythe The bromance is alive and well.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Dynasty league watch: Davante Adams, Mike Gesicki and more top 2022 free agent wide receivers and tight ends Jeff Haverlack identifies the most attractive 2022 free agents for dynasty leagues at the wide receiver and tight end positions.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Career season ends on quiet note Gesicki secured two of three targets for 22 yards during the Dolphins' season-finale 33-24 win over the Patriots.

Impact Gesicki put together a career year in 2021, finishing the campaign with 73 catches for 780 yards and two touchdowns in 17 appearances. This offseason the Dolphins will need to make a key decision about Gesicki's future with the team, as he is currently set for free agency. Miami's clearest choice between re-signing the 2018 second-round pick or letting him walk. The team could also opt to tag the receiving tight end, and/or to attempt to trade him and recoup some value on investment. After operating as essentially the team's No. 2 receiving option in 2021, Gesicki's value to the Dolphins' offense is clear. However, with coaching changes already having been made, it's unclear how much value Miami will place on positional continuity this offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagovailoa's pass to Gesicki for 13 yards Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa executes pass to tight end Mike Gesicki for 13 yards.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Omar Kelly: Turning Mike Gesicki into a receiver could cost Dolphins in offseason “When I first got here in 2018, a lot of people were excited for the day that I wasn’t here anymore, so that was an interesting experience b...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Mike Gesicki - January 5 ' Press Conference TE Mike Gesicki met with the media on January 5, 2022, presented by Baptist Health.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Paces team in receiving yardage Gesicki brought in four of seven targets for 51 yards and also misfired on his one pass attempt in the Dolphins' 34-3 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact The talented tight end co-led the team in receptions and tied for second in targets on a pedestrian afternoon overall for the Dolphins passing game. Gesicki has at least five receptions in three of the past four games, while his yardage total Sunday was his highest since Week 9. The fourth-year pro's final opportunity to improve on what is now a career-best 71-758 line will come in Week 18 versus the Patriots.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Gesicki - Postgame Week 17 ' Press Conference TE Mike Gesicki met with the media on January 2, 2022, following the Dolphins' Week 17 game in Tennessee.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM