MIA Malik Washington
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: MIA.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: MIA (Miami Dolphins)
- Draft: 2024, Round 6, Pick 184
- Age: 25 years old
2026 Outlook
Third-year receiver off to a fast start learning new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's system. In 2025, Washington recorded 46 receptions, 317 yards, and 3 TDs in 14 games, playing primarily in the slot behind stars Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill. With Waddle and Hill departing, Washington has immediate opportunity to expand his role. He's been praised for his ability to learn and execute—Miami Herald reporter Omar Kelly noted he's grasping the playbook faster than fellow receivers. However, to maximize opportunity, Washington must transition from slot-only role to split end/flanker positions to stay on field consistently (per Young Miami Dolphins Receiver Off to Fast Start Learning New Offense).
Role / Depth Chart
Currently slot specialist but working to expand to outside receiver roles. In position to see significantly increased snaps with Waddle and Hill departures.
Injury Status
(no current issues noted)
Recent News
- 2026-06-25 — Dolphins 90 in 90: Can Malik Washington be WR1? (Dolphins 90 in 90: Can Malik Washington be WR1?)
- 2026-05-20 — Year 2 Leap: Ranking The Top 5 Second-Year Quarterback Breakout Candidates (Year 2 Leap: Ranking The Top 5 Second-Year Quarterback Breakout Candidates)
- 2026-06-17 — Bucs Call Off Final Day of Minicamp | Updates (Bucs Call Off Final Day of Minicamp | Updates)
- 2026-03-12 — Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values (Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values)
- 2026-06-09 — QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more (QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more)
- 2026-05-11 — Heath's 2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers 1.0: Raiders, Dolphins young pass catchers... (Heath's 2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers 1.0: Raiders, Dolphins young pass catchers...)
- 2026-04-30 — Fantasy Football 2026: Rookie sleeper wide receivers for dynasty rookie drafts (Fantasy Football 2026: Rookie sleeper wide receivers for dynasty rookie drafts)
- 2026-05-11 — Fantasy Football Third-Year Breakout Candidates for 2026 - FTN (For the Numbers) (Fantasy Football Third-Year Breakout Candidates for 2026 - FTN (For the Numbers))
- 2026-06-18 — Fantasy football buzz: Is a return to prominence in store for Lions' Sam LaPorta? (Fantasy football buzz: Is a return to prominence in store for Lions' Sam LaPorta?)
- 2026-06-01 — NFL June 1 Designations: AJ Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, Salary Cap Space, and Top Free Agents (NFL June 1 Designations: AJ Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, Salary Cap Space, and Top Free Agents)
Open Questions
- Will Washington successfully transition to split end/flanker roles to earn consistent playing time?
- Can he grow into a WR2 role in Miami's new offense?