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"It was (a) very tough choice but since the day
I started playing the game it's always been Faith Family
Football," Wilson posted on Twitter. "Because of this crazy time
I choose to put my family in the best situation I see fit. I
will stand by my teammates & brothers to support them 100%
through out this season and will be counting the days until I
can join them again."
Wilson, 28, caught 43 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown in
13 games with the Dolphins in 2019. In 75 career games with the
Kansas City Chiefs (2014-17) and Dolphins, he has 193 catches
for 2,286 yards and 12 scores plus 143 rushing yards and a
touchdown. He also has completed two passes for 72 yards and one
TD.
Hurns, 28, said Tuesday he was opting out because of concerns
for his family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Definitely wasn't an easy decision but I've decided to opt out
the 2020 season to do what's best for my family and I especially
with a baby boy on the way," he wrote on Twitter. "I will
continue to support my team and brothers across the league whole
heartedly and wishing them the best going forward this season."
Hurns caught 32 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns with
Miami last season. He has 241 career receptions for 3,380 yards
and 25 TDs in 82 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2014-17),
Dallas Cowboys (2018) and Dolphins.
Players with approved medical reasons for opting out will
receive a $350,000 stipend for 2020. Players who voluntarily opt
out will receive a $150,000 advance toward future salary. The
deadline to opt out is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.
--Field Level Media
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