Free agent Wes Welker reportedly is visiting with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, making him at least the third notable receiver - behind Michael Crabtree and Greg Jennings - to meet with Miami's front office.
Multiple outlets, including the Miami Herald and the Denver Post, reported Welker visited with the Dolphins on Wednesday. For Welker, it marked his first known meeting with a team since becoming a free agent; for Miami, Welker was the third notable wideout to visit the team since the start of free agency in March.
The Denver Broncos opted not to re-sign Welker after the 2014 season ended, likely due to his health - including three concussions in 10 months - and his declining role in the team's offense. Welker, who recorded at least 100 receptions in five of his last six seasons with the New England Patriots, went from 73 receptions on 110 targets in his first season with Denver to 49 receptions on 64 targets in 2014.
Welker, 33, spent three seasons - 2004-06 - in Miami, where he made a name for himself on special teams and saw limited action - less than 100 career-receptions with the Dolphins - as a receiver.
The Houston Texans expressed "mild" interest in Welker before the start of free agency, according to The Herald, but the two sides are believed to have never set up a visit.
Miami, meanwhile, is looking to solidify its receiving corps. The Dolphins' decision in March to trade Mike Wallace to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2015 fifth-round pick left them in need of a playmaker opposite of Kenny Stills, precipitating visits with Crabtree and Jennings.
Crabtree doesn't appear to be in a hurry to sign with a team and is continuing to explore his options. According to NFL.com, Miami and Crabtree were far apart in terms of agreeing to a contract. It's unclear how Miami's meeting with Jennings, who visited Tuesday, went.
