Jeff Wilson trade details: How much is the RB's contract with the Miami Dolphins? 

Jeff Wilson's trade to the Miami Dolphins grabbed headlines on trade deadline day as Mike McDaniel's side boosted their offense. The running back spent more than four years with the San Francisco 49ers before moving to Miami.

Wilson is on a one-year, $1.085 million contract that he signed with the 49ers back in March. He is set to become a free agent next season but has the chance to impress suitors with his new franchise.

In his eight games with the 49ers this season, Wilson racked up 486 yards and two touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how the Wilson trade will affect both the Dolphins and Niners.

Why did the Dolphins trade for Jeff Wilson?

Jeff Wilson has been traded to Miami Dolphins

Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Dolphins struck an agreement with San Francisco to acquire Wilson. McDaniel's side are currently 5-3 and tied for second place with the New York Jets in the AFC East.

However, Wilson will provide some more ammunition for Miami heading towards the second half of the 2022 NFL regular season. More so, the running back has worked with the Dolphins head coach in the past.

Wilson's role as the starting running back for the Niners seemed to be in jeopardy after San Francisco lured in Christian McCaffrey from Carolina. Hence, the move also allows him to attain regular football with the Dolphins.

Wilson is expected to replace Chase Edmonds in Miami. Edmonds was traded to the Denver Broncos as part of the Bradley Chubb deal.

What did the Dolphins trade for Jeff Wilson?

In taking Wilson to Miami, the Dolphins exchanged a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the 49ers. McDaniel appears to be signaling that his team can push for a deep run in the playoffs along with potentially reaching the Super Bowl. It will be interesting to see how Wilson gets on in Miami.