The Facts: Landry says his negotiations with the team on a new contract have been "handled a bit disrespectful" but he still would like to remain with the franchise if they can agree on contract terms.
Diehards Line:
Landry played out the final season of his rookie contract with 112 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns. His 400 catches through his first four seasons are the most in NFL history. According to Herald staffer Barry Jackson, the Dolphins made an offer to Landry’s agent, Damarius Bilbo, in early December and Bilbo made a counter offer in mid-December. The Dolphins have not yet responded to that offer, Bilbo said. The agent added that the Dolphins have told him in the past couple of weeks — since the end of the season — that “they want [Landry] back.” Bilbo said there’s “still some distance” between their offers “but nothing time can’t fix. They made it clear the ball was in their court.” Landry will become an unrestricted free agent in March, but Miami reserves the right to use the franchise tag (which would pay him about $16 million) or the transition tag (which would give the Dolphins the right to match any offer).