Dolphins Sign Former Steelers Wide Receiver

The Miami Dolphins have signed former Steelers wide receiver Mathew Sexton to a reserve/future contract, the team announced on Wednesday.

Sexton played with the Steelers back in 2021 during training camp that year. He made a push for the roster as a returner, but was released after he fumbled a punt in a preseason game. But that has not stopped Sexton from finding his place in the league, and he has worked through the Spring League in 2020 and the XFL with the Las Vegas Vipers to get back into the league. Sexton began the season with the Atlanta Falcons on their practice squad, but he was released from their practice squad. He spent time on multiple practice squad throughout the season, last landing with the New England Patriots.

Nicknamed ‘Cheddar Bob’ in the Steelers locker room. Sexton became something of a folk hero during the 2021 training camp, which was held at Acrisure Stadium. The Eastern Michigan product racked up over 1300 receiving yards while playing the MAC and has earned these NFL opportunities due to his versatility. Sexton, 26, will now have a chance to show what he can do with Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins offense. He has speed, and could fit that unit well to make a roster push.