Should Colts explore a trade for Dolphins receiver Preston Williams?
Could disgruntled Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Preston Williams, become a trade target for the Indianapolis Colts before the season?
One team that has had an amazing offseason is the Miami Dolphins. Their offseason was highlighted by the acquisition of explosive wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Along with Hill, the Dolphins also added wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. Both are in addition to 2021 first-round pick, Jaylen Waddle.
When that kind of talent is added to a roster, there are usually some players that are negatively affected. Either they are cut, traded, or just lose reps. That’s proving true as Miami has started training camp. The team already traded DeVante Parker to the New England Patriots, and now, the Dolphins are dealing with a disgruntled receiver in Preston Williams.
First, Williams tweeted that he just wanted an opportunity. Answering questions about that tweet in a press conference with media, Preston Williams doubled down that he felt he wasn’t being given a fair opportunity during Miami’s training camp.
He did, however, admit that he hasn’t requested a trade but that he will have discussions with his agent. Meanwhile, Dolphins reporter, Omar Kelly, reported that opposing teams are monitoring the situation. Could the Indianapolis Colts be one of those teams?
Dolphins receiver Preston Williams claims he isn’t being given the opportunity to show what he can do in camp. And isn’t backing off. pic.twitter.com/6CP89vtRdG
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 2, 2022
Could Colts be interested in Preston Williams?
The Colts have a really young and unproven group of receivers outside of Michael Pittman Jr. While they have been making some plays so far in training camp, it probably won’t hurt Indianapolis to acquire a player like Williams at a low cost.
As a rookie in 2019, Williams had 32 receptions for 428 yards and three touchdowns in just eight games. However, his numbers dipped the next two seasons, especially in 2021, when he only caught six passes for 71 yards in eight games.
Williams attributed this to playing at a heavy weight when he returned from injury. He told the media that he played last season at 230 pounds but is now 210 pounds, the same amount he weighed as a rookie.
With Williams and Miami likely heading towards a divorce, it wouldn’t hurt if the Colts explored the possibility of adding Preston Williams to the wide receiver group.
