Another former Kansas City Chiefs player has decided to opt out of the 2020 NFL season.
Wide receiver Albert Wilson, currently with the Miami Dolphins, announced his decision on Twitter.
“Not an easy decision to make…..
I’ve decided to opt out this 2020 season. It was a very tough choice but since the day I started playing the game it’s always been Faith, Family, Football. Because of this crazy time I choose to put my family in the best situation I see fit. I will stand by my teammates and brothers to support them 100% throughout this season and will be counting the day until I can join them again. 1 love.”
Wilson signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2014 NFL Draft. He was a key contributor for Kansas City throughout the Alex Smith years, catching 124 passes for 1,544 yards and seven touchdowns.
Following the 2017 season, Wilson joined the Dolphins as a free agent, signing a three-year contract worth up to $24 million. He was off to a good start in 2018 when he suffered a hip injury that prematurely ended his 2020 season. In 2019, he played in 13 games, catching 43 passes for 351 yards and a touchdown.
Wilson joins Allen Hurns as the second Miami receiver opting out. Combined the two decisions loom as a big blow to the Dolphins receiver corp to start the 2020 season. DeVante Parker, Preston Williams and Jakeem Grant remain as the top receivers in Miami.
