The Facts: Matthews is going to be an unrestricted free agent next month. It's been widely reported that Miami won't be among the high bidders. But Miami Herald staffer Adam Beasley thinks the Dolphins might be more interested than most.

Diehards Line:In a bit of a stunner, the Dolphins have contacted Matthews, a pending free agent, about a new deal that would keep him in town, Beasley has learned. Most assumed that, after the Dolphins used two of their first three picks on receiver last year (picking DeVante Parker in the first round and trading their third-rounder to New Orleans for Kenny Stills), Matthews would move on when his contract expired on March 9. That’s not a sure thing anymore. At the very least, the organization is open to having Matthews back. But what would his role be? Because Matthews proved in a breakout 2015 that he is a productive starter — even if the Dolphins didn’t always view him that way. As recently as last spring, Matthews wanted out because of what he perceived as a lack of respect (and opportunities). How much would the cap-strapped Dolphins be willing to spend? Because Matthews, on the open market, would likely command No. 2 receiver money — at the very least. Torrey Smith earned a five-year, $40 million contract last year, and his numbers the season before were very similar to Matthews’ in 2015. It’s not hard to envision Matthews fetching a deal that pays him $5 million annually. ... Stay tuned.