MIKE GESICKI NEWS

Dolphins Preseason Opener Snap Count Observations A start for Mike Gesicki and a heavy work load for Noah Igbinoghene were among the things that stood out in the Miami Dolphins player usage...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

One catch in limited action Gesicki brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason win over the Buccaneers on Saturday night.

Impact The talented tight end was one of the only regulars on the Dolphins offense to see action. Gesicki heads into his fifth season looking to improve on the impressive 73-780-2 line he mustered in 2021 -- one that featured career highs in receptions and receiving yards -- and he should have a firm grasp on the top spot at his position once again.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The curious case of Mike Gesicki, Dolphins franchise player shoved into background | Habib Mike Gesicki had two notable plays Thursday, which stood out because the Dolphins barely involved him in many practices. This, for a franchi...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

In line for more blocking? Gesicki has been deployed more as a blocker than as a pass catcher during the early portion of Miami's training camp, the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Gesicki, who is in line to play out the 2022 season under the franchise tag, has been positioned in-line more often than out wide or in the slot during the early days of training camp. Few targets have gone his way so far, per camp reports. Coach Mike McDaniel's wide-zone run scheme has historically relied on a capable blocking tight end, to the tune of George Kittle (lower body) back in San Francisco, but that isn't a skill that Gesicki has been asked to feature regularly since joining the Dolphins in 2018. McDaniel said Gesicki wants to "attack blocking with a different severity than he ever has before" this offseason, and the coach mentioned that facilitating a strong rushing game will help create opportunities for the tight end in the middle of the field. Still, with both Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle around to soak up passing volume, it's unclear whether Gesicki will repeat on 100-plus targets in what looks like a new role.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki looks to fit into new offense in key season under franchise tag Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki's role in the team's new offense is changing in what will be a critical season for him: playing under...

JULY 30, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Should NFL defenses fear Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle?

Is there good reason for NFL defenses to be afraid of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle? "First Things First" debates.

JULY 29, 2022

Will Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki complement Tyreek Hill to give Dolphins a dangerous offensive trio? | Countdown to camp With the 2022 NFL season fast approaching, the South Florida Sun Sentinel takes a look at 10 storylines to watch for in a 10- part series ah...

JULY 24, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Will Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki complement Tyreek Hill to give Dolphins a dangerous offensive trio? | Countdown to camp If the Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle, Mike Gesicki and the rest of the team's pass catchers are indeed complemented by a solid run game, the newly...

JULY 21, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

What Now for Gesicki and His Future with Dolphins? The deadline to sign Mike Gesicki to a long-term contract this summer passed without a new deal

JULY 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki don't get extensions, as expected As expected, Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz and Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki will play the 2022 season on the franchise ta...

JULY 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

Set to play under franchise tag Gesicki is in line to play the 2022 season on the Dolphins' franchise tag after the tight end and the team were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal ahead of Friday's d...

Impact Gesicki is thus slated to earn $10.93 million this coming season, while heading a Miami tight end corps that also includes Durham Smythe, Adam Shaheen and Hunter Long. The 26-year-old is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he caught 73 of his 112 targets for 780 yards and two TDs in 17 games. Looking ahead, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN suggests Gesicki will be, at worst, the third option in a Dolphins passing attack that also includes dynamic wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. As long as he can stay healthy, Gesicki -- who has missed just one regular-season game in four NFL campaigns -- seems destined to earn a solid share of targets once again in 2022, with Masala noting that new coach Mike McDaniel is expected to implement a system that uses in-line tight ends frequently.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki to play 2022 on franchise tag with no deal reached by deadline Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki will officially play on the franchise tag for the 2022 season.

JULY 15, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Dolphins don't reach long-term deal with Mike Gesicki, who will play season on franchise tag The Dolphins and Mike Gesicki failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal ahead of the 4 p.m. Friday deadline for players with the fran...

JULY 15, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

NFL franchise tag deadline: Analyzing the top tagged players Today is the deadline for franchised-tagged Dalton Schultz, Mike Gesicki, Jessie Bates and Orlando Brown Jr. to sign long-term deals.

JULY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not expected to receive extension Gesicki and the Dolphins are unlikely to come to terms on a contract extension ahead of Friday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline for franchise-tagged players, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Gesicki signed his one-year, $10.9-million contract tender in March after reports that may he file a grievance to be treated as a wide receiver in this contract calculation - a move that could have netted him an additional $8.5 million in guaranteed salary. Barring any last-minute negotiations, the 26-year-old now looks primed to play out the 2022 campaign on the franchise tag. Gesicki has been used as a prolific pass-catching threat over the past three seasons with Miami, recording career-highs in targets (112), catches (73) and receiving yards (780) over 17 games in 2021; however, his usage may take a step back in 2022 with talented wideouts Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill also on the team's roster and in line to log plenty of targets this coming season.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Checking Out Dolphins Receiving Over/Unders What do the oddsmakers say when it comes to 2022 receiving totals for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki?

JULY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Lowdown on Gesicki, the Tag and an Extension with the Dolphins The deadline for the Dolphins to give Mike Gesicki an extension this year is fast approaching, though there are no signs that will happen

JULY 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

PFF ranks Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki outside top 10 at the position He’s listed as seventh in the conference.

JUNE 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

What the Njoku Deal Means for Mike Gesicki The Cleveland Browns made David Njoku the fifth-highest paid tight end in the NFL with a deal that might set the bar for Mike Gesicki

MAY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After landing Hill, the draft may be uneventful for Dolphins

The way the Miami Dolphins see things, they had the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Scouting Breakdown: Jaelan Phillips, Jerome Baker, Andrew Van Ginkel, & Mike Gesicki Co-Director of Player Personnel Adam Engroff sat down with Travis Wingfield to discuss the draft process and decision to draft LB Jaelan Phi...

APRIL 18, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Mike Gesicki's Contract Status and Busy Offseason Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki clearly wants a long-term contract but says he’s not a ‘big controversy guy’

APRIL 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Gesicki - April 13 ' Press Conference TE Mike Gesicki met with the media on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Baptist Health Training Complex.

APRIL 13, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Franchise tag not ideal for Dolphins' Mike Gesicki, but he is motivated to prove himself in new offense Mike Gesicki has had an eventful offseason between the Miami Dolphins placing the franchise tag on him and his now-wife, Halle, making him h...

APRIL 13, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Franchise tag not ideal for Dolphins' Mike Gesicki, but he is motivated to prove himself in new offense Mike Gesicki has had an eventful offseason between the Miami Dolphins placing the franchise tag on him and his now-wife, Halle, making him h...

APRIL 13, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM