When a team's backup quarterback can do the things its starter does, it's easier for the offense to operate when the starter is injured.

In 2025, Westbrook-Ikhine will be among the wide-receiver targets for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a former Alabama All-American. Westbrook-Ikhine and the Dolphins agreed on a two-year, $6.5 million contract, NFL Network reported on Tuesday, that will bring the wide receiver to Miami from the Titans as a free agent.

After loading up on the offensive line in free agency, the Dolphins have added a new weapon at wide receiver for Tua Tagovailoa.

Hours into the start of the 2025 NFL free agent negotiating period, the former first-round draft pick agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year contract, according to NFL Media. Wilson, 25,

Considering Tagovailoa's concerning injury history, Wilson has a chance of starting in 2025. For a Dolphins squad with playoff aspirations, they should have aimed higher when addressing their need at backup quarterback. By settling for Wilson, they might have resigned themselves to a bleak fate.

The Dolphins used Snoop Huntley, Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle in Tagovailoa’s place, but the former Alabama All-American will have a new backup in 2025. Miami has reached an agreement with quarterback Zach Wilson on a one-year, $6 million contract, the Miami Herald, NFL Network and ESPN reported on Monday.

Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel will be down a player in offense and special teams with C.J. Stroud's Houston Texans acting fast at the start of the 2025 NFL free agency.