Mike Wallace Benched in Dolphins' Loss to Jets, Doesn't Speak to Media

Mike Wallace was benched in the Miami Dolphins' season finale against the New York Jets and refused to speak to the media afterward. The wide receiver has since said he would like to remain with the Dolphins in 2015.

Continue for updates.

---

Wallace Speaks on Benching

Monday, Dec. 29

Mike Wallace spoke to the media on Monday following his benching in Week 17's loss to New York, via James Walker of ESPN:

Wallace also spoke about his future in Miami, via Walker:

---

Wallace Benched in Loss to Jets, Doesn't Speak to Media

Sunday, Dec. 28 

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace was benched in Week 17's 37-24 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.

Wallace, who had zero catches on just one target in the game, also did not speak to the media. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald documented what Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said regarding his star player:

Albert Breer of NFL.com reported on what caused Wallace's benching vs. New York:

Wallace did not speak to the media regarding the incident, letting Brandon Gibson speak on his behalf, via Jackson:

Jackson weighed in on the situation brewing in Miami after the game:

Jeff Darlington of NFL.com reports that Wallace wasn't benched, but simply asked to come out of the game:

This is a bizarre episode in what's been a rather disappointing stint for Wallace in Miami since he signed a massive five-year, $60 million deal prior to the start of the 2013 campaign.

Considering the sizable investment the Dolphins have made in Wallace, they need more production and consistency out of him. Wallace is an electric deep threat who also has upside still to explore, and he's an invaluable weapon to developing young quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

A rather poor end to the 2014 season was compounded by Wallace's antics, which don't bode well for a team that ought to be in a playoffs-or-bust mindset next year.