The Facts: Landry is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March, and despite airing out some frustrations last week about the lack of progress on a new deal, he's trying not to focus on it. He indicated that he would like to return to the Dolphins though. "We're making progress," Landry told ESPN in an exclusive interview Thursday. "We're working. Hopefully it'll work into something but honestly, I'm here to enjoy the Pro Bowl and let the rest take care of itself."
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Landry told the Miami Herald last week that he felt the Dolphins' handling of the situation has been "disrespectful." When asked about feeling disrespected, Landry told ESPN, "It wasn't their treatment [of me], but just how the process goes. It's something I don't truly understand. But it's a blessing that I've prepared my whole life for. I'm excited about it. I'm just happy to be here at the Pro Bowl for the third time and be with my family, share those moments." Landry led the NFL with 112 receptions this season. He posted 987 yards and 9 touchdowns, third-most of any wide receiver in the league in 2017. His 400 receptions since 2014 are also third-most in the league during that span. His agent, Damarious Bilbo, confirmed to ESPN that discussions with the Dolphins have been ongoing. ... We'll be watching for more.