Jimmy

Wilson

A hard-hitting corner out of Montana, Wilson saw reps at safety last training camp. New defensive boss Kevin Coyle has the 2011 seventh-rounder working with the second team, behind Reshad Jones and Chris Clemons.

Davis hasn’t played since Week 6, and NFL Network’s Jeff Darlington recently reported that he may be a candidate for I.R. Seventh-round rookie Jimmy Wilson has been a liability opposite Sean Smith, and is an ideal target for matchup purposes. The Dolphins rank 27th against the pass heading into Sunday’s game.

Rookie Jimmy Wilson is expected to get his first career start in place of Davis. It’s a major matchup upgrade for Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham this week.

Wilson entered the league as a cornerback out of Montana in 2011, and he rotated snaps between both defensive back spots last season. With the additions of Brent Grimes, Will Davis, Dimitri Patterson, and Jamar Taylor over the last eight months, Wilson can focus on one position. He’ll fill a reserve role behind starters Reshad Jones and Chris Clemons, while playing special teams.

Wilson was pressed into six starts for the Chargers last season, but lasted less than a month with the Chiefs after signing in April. He’ll try to make the Bengals as a No. 4 safety/special teamer.

Well, that was fast. Wilson signed with Kansas City in April but didn’t even make it to OTAs. It’s the second time he’s been released in the last five months. Wilson has the versatility to play either safety or slot corner. Someone will take a training camp flier on the 29-year-old.

As the top of the free agent cornerback market dries up, Wilson is in demand. He is a big, physical, versatile DB with the ability to cover the slot and play safety, though neither at an elite level. He’d replace Marcus Gilchrist.

Wilson is covering the slot, with Cortland Finnegan and Jamar Taylor competing opposite LCB Brent Grimes. It’s the same role Wilson played last year. He is also Miami’s third safety behind Reshad Jones and Louis Delmas.

He’ll likely be Miami’s third safety behind SS Reshad Jones and new FS Louis Delmas. Wilson can also cover the slot in nickel packages, though that is a theoretical strength of Cortland Finnegan, as well. Wilson turns 28 in July and is entering a contract year. He may have more value to another team in 2015.

Wilson has the ability to cover the slot and play safety, and will replace Marcus Gilchrist in DC John Pagano’s scheme. He had a career-high 59 tackles and an interception last season. Wilson will be the Chargers’ nickel back behind Brandon Flowers and Jason Verrett. He could also push for snaps in San Diego’s base defense, competing with SS Jahleel Addae.