During every offseason that DeVante Parker has been on the Dolphins roster, coaches and teammates believed this would be the year the receiver would finally have his breakthrough season. But the days of coaches waiting on Parker to become a major factor in the Dolphins offense appear to be over.

When asked about Parker’s recent role in the offense, Dolphins offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said there were a lot of reasons 2018 hasn’t gone the way many had envisioned.

“I think it’s a combination of the injuries,” Loggains said. “It’s a combination of production (and) practice. When he puts good practices together and been healthy, he’s made some plays (like) the Houston game for us. He’s going to continue to be part of it, and he’s going to continue to get his plays. When you have your opportunities, you’ve got to make the most of them. That’s how this league is. When you get those opportunities, if you don’t make the most of them, somebody else behind you is going to get an opportunity as well.”

In nine games this season, Parker has caught 22 receptions for 296 yards and a touchdown. Currently, those numbers would be the lowest totals of his four-year career. In the 41-17 loss to the Vikings last weekend, Parker only played 19 snaps as he didn’t even record a reception.

Last offseason, the Dolphins exercised their 2019 option on Parker’s contract, but they can rescind it before the start of the new league year in March. With his reduced role and a subpar season, it’s hard imagining the Dolphins paying Parker $9.5 million based off of his year’s performance.