Miami moved veteran guard Dan Feeney to Chicago for a 2024…
Miami moved veteran guard Dan Feeney to Chicago for a 2024 sixth-round pick and turned that choice into wide receiver Malik Washington at No. 184. Washington produced 72 catches for 540 yards through his first two seasons while also becoming a significant return specialist. Feeney gave Chicago veteran line depth in 2023, but Miami converted a surplus player into a younger multi-year contributor.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Dan Feeney
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2024 6th round pick (184th overall, Malik Washington)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Miami agreed to send veteran offensive lineman Dan Feeney to Chicago for a sixth-round choice in the 2024 draft, with the transaction becoming official during final roster moves. That pick ultimately became No. 184. The Dolphins selected Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington, turning a veteran depth player who was not central to their future into a cost-controlled rookie asset.
Why Miami's Return Grew
Washington quickly supplied more than ordinary sixth-round depth. He caught 26 passes for 223 yards as a rookie in 2024, then increased that production to 46 receptions for 317 yards and three receiving touchdowns in 2025. He also handled significant kick and punt-return work, including 965 kickoff-return yards and a punt-return touchdown in 2025. Through two seasons, he had 72 receptions for 540 yards plus meaningful rushing and return production.
How Chicago Benefited
The Bears were buying immediate offensive-line experience, not a long-term star. Feeney was a veteran capable of playing multiple interior spots and gave Chicago another option for the 2023 season. That had practical value for a club trying to stabilize its line. The problem in hindsight is duration: Chicago surrendered a future pick for a short-term reserve, while the same pick became a player who remained part of Miami's offense and special teams into 2025.
Final Verdict
Miami earns a B and Chicago a C. The Bears' logic was understandable, and Feeney filled a real depth need, but the Dolphins created the stronger result by turning an expendable veteran into Malik Washington. Washington's two-way offensive and return contribution gives Miami a clear edge and supports a Miami Dolphins Win.