In a surprising move, the Miami Dolphins have fired wide receivers coach and pass game specialist Wes Welker. The former Patriots star had been with the team for three seasons, helping to develop one of the NFL’s most explosive receiving duos in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

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On Friday, the Dolphins fired Welker after his third season working a wide receiver room that included Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Hill quit during Miami's final game of the regular season and blew up after the contest, saying he was done with the Dolphins, something Miami and his agent Drew Rosenhaus have since walked back.

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Tony Dews was a running backs coach under Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2022, before taking over as the tight ends coach in 2023. He has been with the New York Jets ever since in a similar role, and he could return to the Patriots with Vrabel likely wanting people he has worked with to come aboard.

Former New England Patriots star wide receiver Wes Welker has been the Miami Dolphins' wide receivers coach. During his playing career, Welker was the definition of an elite slot wide receiver.

A former champion player for the New England Patriots is now looking for new employment. The Miami Dolphins announced Friday that they have fired wide receivers coach/pass game specialist Wes Welker.

BOSTON – The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as the team's next head coach, filling a massive void for the organization. But the franchise's work is far from done this offseason.

Welker is a former Patriots legend who served in the role under Mike McDaniel for three seasons. He worked with an explosive receiving duo in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle during his time with the team. However, after another disappointing end to a season, the Dolphins thought it was best to move in a different direction.

Former New England Patriots star wide receiver Wes Welker has been the Miami Dolphins' wide receivers coach. During his playing career, Welker was the definition of an elite slot wide receiver. He was consistent,