The acquisition of Tyreek Hill and Cedrick Wilson made DeVante Parker expendable in Miami.
Now the former first-round pick is headed to a division rival. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Dolphins are trading Parker and a fifth-round pick in the upcoming draft to the New England Patriots. Miami receives a third-round pick in 2023 in return.
With the trade, the Dolphins will now have five picks in the first three rounds of next year’s draft — two firsts, one second and two thirds. Parker, 29, has two seasons and no guaranteed money remaining on a four-year, $30.5 million contract.
Dec 1, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The Dolphins selected Parker with the No. 14 pick of the 2015 draft. He’s not lived up to the expectations he brought to the league as a downfield playmaker, having eclipsed…