Dolphins expected to pursue WR Kenny Golladay

The Lions opted against tagging Kenny Golladay, and the rebuilding team now risks losing its No. 1 wide receiver in free agency next week. A team that resided in the rebuilding phase recently will almost certainly make a strong pitch.

Expected to pursue multiple receiver upgrades, the Dolphins are believed to have significant interest in adding Golladay, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald notes. While they will have company, should Golladay indeed hit the market, Beasley adds the team is “determined” to sign a No. 1 wide receiver.

With Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin being tagged Tuesday, Golladay best fits this description. Though A.J. Green and T.Y. Hilton have better resumes, both are north of 30. Golladay is older for a 2017 draftee, set to turn 28 this year, and is coming off an injury-marred season, but the tags for Godwin and Robinson ensure the four-year Lions contributor will have a strong market. Hilton, however, is believed to be interested in joining the Dolphins. It is not yet clear if Golladay joins the longtime Colt in that regard.

As of Tuesday, the Dolphins hold nearly $35M in cap space. Also expected to pursue Golladay, the Giants opted to keep Leonard Williams off the market with a tag that will be worth just more than $19M or just more than $21M. The Dolphins would have an edge here, with a Williams tag putting the Giants over the cap currently. The 6-foot-4 Golladay has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume.

Miami has DeVante Parker signed to a long-term deal but is planning to augment its receiving group, which does have major questions otherwise. The Dolphins are also interested in signing Aaron Jones, who did not receive a tag from the Packers. They will be a key team to monitor when the legal tampering period begins March 15.