Willie Snead IV is gearing up for another NFL training camp, this time with the Miami Dolphins, as announced by the team on Wednesday. The specifics of the deal were not revealed.
Snead IV, a nine-year veteran wide receiver from Muskegon Heights, spent the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, mainly on the practice squad. Last season, he was active for four games and caught two passes for 14 yards for the NFC champions.
In his career, Snead has appeared in 103 games with 48 starts, recording 281 receptions for 3,445 yards (12.3 average) and 16 touchdowns.
Willie Snead IV began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns on May 12, 2014. He played college football at Ball State after an impressive career at Holland Christian and Muskegon Heights.
During his time at Ball State, Snead played in 37 games over three seasons, amassing 223 receptions for 2,991 yards and 26 touchdowns.
After spending his rookie year on the practice squads of the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, Snead made a significant impact with the Saints in 2015 and 2016. He became a reliable target for Drew Brees, catching 141 passes for 1,879 yards and seven touchdowns during those seasons.
In 2018, the New Orleans Saints chose not to match a $10.4 million offer sheet from the Baltimore Ravens, leading Willie Snead IV to spend the next three seasons with Baltimore before leaving in 2020. His subsequent career includes stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and the Carolina Panthers in 2021.
To make room for Snead, the Miami Dolphins released defensive tackle Mario Kendricks. Snead will aim to secure a spot on the roster in a depth role, competing behind standout receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, veteran Odell Beckham Jr., and special teams contributor Braxton Berrios.