MIAMI (AP) Receiver Albert Wilson is discussing a $24 million, three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday.
The person confirmed the discussions to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement hadn’t become final.
Miami also released veteran linebacker Lawrence Timmons.
Wilson is expected to sign after the start of the NFL’s new year Wednesday. He’ll help replace three-time Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry, whom the Dolphins have agreed to the Cleveland Browns for two draft picks,
Wilson is from Port St. Lucie, Florida. In four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, he caught 124 passes for 1,544 yards, including 42 receptions for 554 yards last year.
The release of Timmons had been expected. He went AWOL on the eve of last year’s opener, was briefly suspended and played poorly when he returned.
Timmons signed a $12 million, two-year contract in 2017 after 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His departure clears $5.5 million in cap space for Miami.
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