The Chicago Bears traded tight end Adam Shaheen to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional 2021 seventh-round pick, the Dolphins announced Sunday.
Shaheen, a second-round selection in 2017, struggled to carve out the type of pass-catching role in Chicago that the organization had envisioned. He recorded just 74 yards in eight games last season, and the 25-year-old has posted a measly 249 yards and four touchdowns across three campaigns.
The Bears had a logjam at tight end, making them a logical trade partner for a team seeking depth at the position. Before moving Shaheen, there were eight tight ends under contract in Chicago, including Jimmy Graham and second-round rookie Cole Kmet.
In Miami, Shaheen will compete for a role behind Mike Gesicki, who's coming off a 570-yard, seven-touchdown season.
Shaheen is due a base salary of $1.27 million in 2020, and he'll be a free agent after the season.
