National Football League franchises will have to start making some serious cuts over the next week or so.
Each team in the league will have to make some tough decisions as they cut down the rosters. Because of this, one former member of the San Francisco 49ers could end up finding himself on the chopping block before Week 1 kicks off.
Veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr. currently calls the Miami Dolphins home but that may not be the case for too much longer. Bleacher Report's David Kenyon called Wilson a cut candidate with the new season quickly approaching.
"Two teams, two injury asterisks," Kenyon said. "Chris Brooks had staked a real claim to a reserve spot in Miami, further jeopardizing the possibility of Jeff Wilson Jr. remaining on the team. If Brooks is sidelined for weeks (concussion), Wilson may stay. But if Brooks is healthy and Miami has to keep Wilson or, for example, a corner like Nik Needham, the Fins should prioritize a defender over yet another running back."
Wilson began his National Football League career as a member of the 49ers in 2018. He spent the first four-plus seasons of his career with San Francisco before joining the Dolphins midway through the 2022 campaign.
Wilson is a guy who can make a solid impact on the game when he's healthy, but injuries have significantly impacted his career. Keep a close eye on him over the next week.
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