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4 former Dallas Cowboys that could thrive on new teams in 2022

By Randy Gurzi

May 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) lines up for a play during organized team activities at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) lines up for a play during organized team activities at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 24: Cedrick Wilson Jr. #11 of the Miami Dolphins stretches prior to the teams OTAs at the Baptist Health Training Complex on May 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

Former Dallas Cowboys to thrive No. 3: Cedrick Wilson, WR

The Dallas Cowboys rightfully have been getting a lot of praise in recent years for their drafting ability. They have found talent in mid-to-late rounds including Michael Gallup, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, and Dalton Schultz.

Another player who they hit on late was Boise State wideout Cedrick Wilson. Selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Wilson missed his rookie season and made nearly no impact in 2019. Then in 2020, he started to flash with 189 yards and two touchdowns — with most of that damage coming in one game against Seattle.

By 2021, he was one of Dak Prescott’s favorite targets. With Michael Gallup dealing with injuries, Wilson stepped up in a big way. The fourth-year pro had 45 receptions for 602 yards and six touchdowns. He was also nearly automatic with a 7.8 percent catch rate — only 16 passes thrown his way went incomplete all year.

In the offseason, Dallas was unable to retain him and Wilson signed a multi-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. After he was added, Miami traded for Tyreek Hill which means Wilson will battle for targets with Hill and Jaylon Waddle.

While it could lead to him not getting as many passes as he expected when he originally signed, he could also prove to be a highly effective weapon. He might not put up 600-yards but he should be a player who comes up big for an improving AFC team.

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