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Dolphins continue cap reset with two more moves

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 19: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (18) on the field during the fourth quarter of the National Football League game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on October 19, 2025, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The day after the regular season ends in the NFL is known as “Black Monday” because that is the day teams start making coaching changes. Monday, February 16, has become a pseudo-Black Monday for veteran Miami Dolphins players. The team, in need of resetting their salary cap after several years of big spending, made several roster moves Monday morning, releasing veteran players for salary cap savings heading into 2026.

The first reported release was linebacker Bradley Chubb, who likely provides around $7 million in salary cap savings. For a team who was projected to be around $17 million over the cap, that is a huge move to get back to within the league’s standards.

That move was quickly followed by news the team was releasing wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The eight-time Pro Bowl receiver missed most of the 2025 season after a knee dislocation and ligament tear sustained during the Dolphins Week 4 Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets. Hill could provide the Dolphins around $22.9 million in cap space.

Miami could designate players as post-June 1 cuts, which would increase the cap savings for this season, but would not create space against the cap until June 2 and would push additional dead money into 2027. No indication of the team using that designation has been reported.

The Dolphins’ salary cap moves did not stop with those two. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Miami also released guard James Daniels. The veteran offensive lineman had signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2025 after spending four years with the Chicago Bears and three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A second-round pick by Chicago in 2018, Daniels only played in one game for Miami during the season after sustaining a pectoral injury in Week 1.

Miami then released wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, according to Pelissero. The Dolphins signed Westbrook-Ikhine to a two-year contract last offseason, bringing him to Miami after five seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He caught just 11 passes for 89 yards with the Dolphins in 15 games played, including three starts.

According to Pelissero, the four moves for the Dolphins create around $56 million in cap space.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...reek-hill-bradley-chubb-salary-cap-space-2026

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: Initial Roster Purge Edition

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 18: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) throws up a peace sign of two fingers after making a catch before running the rest of the way into the end zone for a touchdown during the Miami Dolphins versus Baltimore Ravens NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Baltimore, MD (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Our Miami Dolphins were expected to undergo some level of roster purge before free agency, both because the team was above the salary cap for 2026 and because of a new regime. The purge kicked off this morning with the release of Bradly Chub and was further highlighted with the release of star wideout Tyreek Hill and at least two others (at the time I wrote this post). Even if the cap was in good shape, which it has not been for years now, we all knew that the new regime would want to turn the roster over to some degree to shape it in their own vision, as every new regime does.

I think, as fans, we can assume or already know that further moves will be made, be it cuts or trades, to include, at some point, former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. As for trades, the team can begin trading any players they wish, starting on March 11th, the official start of the 2026 NFL league year. That same date will apply to teams, allowing them to designate up to two players as post-June 1st cuts, thereby delaying some of those players’ dead cap hits by pushing them into the 2027 league year. Among the names widely mentioned as possible players Miami may trade, include Tua (assuming anyone is willing to trade for him), wideout Jaylen Waddle, and running back Devon Achane.

As it applies to Tua, for those who are curious, his cap hit in 2026, if left on the roster for the league year, would be $56,267,647. Cutting Tua before June 1st would accelerate the cap hit to $99,200,000, or an additional $42,932,353 in cap charges. Trading him pre-June 1st would cause a cap hit of $45,200,000, giving the team a cap savings of $11,067,647. A post-June 1st cut or designation would cost the team an accelerated amount of $67,400,000, or an additional $11,132,353 in cap charges. A post-June 1st trade would cost the team $13,400,000 against the cap, with a savings of $42,867,647 against the cap, assuming the new team would not require Miami to take on more of, most of, or all of Tua’s salary, which actually seems more than likely with either trade scenario.

With all of that in mind, this eveings Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

With all of the cuts that we have already seen today, who else should the team cut before free agency begins, or try to trade after the beginning of the league year? Additionally, were there any of the cuts that you disagree with, and why?

For further reference, you can look up all players currently under contract with the Miami Dolphins here at OverTheCap.com. They have a feature that lets you view each option for each player, showing cap savings and any dead cap added. They may or may not have updated the roster with this morning’s cap moves by the time this is posted.

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...phins-discussion-initial-roster-purge-edition

 

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Dolphins under salary cap after flurry of cuts

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Tyreek Hill#10 of the Miami Dolphins runs off of the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It was a black Monday in Miami Gardens for multiple veterans within the Miami Dolphins organization. The team — under the new leadership team of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley — axed pass rusher Bradley Chubb, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and offensive guard James Daniels.

Those four cuts took a team that was significantly over the salary cap prior to Monday to a team that now sits with $3.1 million in cap space according to OvertheCap.com — even without Chubb’s money factored in just yet due to the team not officially releasing him despite Chubb posting a farewell message on social media. When Chubb’s savings become available to the Dolphins, the team will have between $11 million and $13 million in cap space (depending on how they choose to officially move on from the veteran EDGE player).

The departure of Tyreek Hill was by far the biggest money saving move Miami made on Monday — with the soon-to-be 32 year-old pass catcher’s release saving the Dolphins $22.9 million in cap space. However, the Dolphins will still be on the hook for a $28.249 million dead cap hit while Hill suits up for another team in 2026.

On paper, these moves would seem to open significant holes on Miami’s roster, but Daniels played just three snaps for the Dolphins in 2025, Hill only played 3 and a half games last season, Westbrook-Ikhine caught just 11 balls for 89 yards and zero touchdowns during his lone season in Miami, and Bradley Chubb — a player who will turn 30 years-old this summer — had clearly lost a step following a knee injury that caused him to miss the entirety of the 2024 NFL season.

For a team that went 7-10 in 2025 despite everything crumbling around them, Monday’s cuts provide the organization with some much needed cap space, while clearing out aging and/or unproductive players on the roster. With a strong draft class, and some prudent free-agent signings, the Dolphins will hope to compete for a playoff spot in 2026 while continuing to remake their roster in the new regime’s image.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...olphins-under-salary-cap-after-flurry-of-cuts

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: De’Von Achane Edition

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

On a team that has not had much to celebrate as of late, highlighted by front-office and coaching staff turnover this offseason, the fans still had one exciting offensive player to cheer for. De’Von Achane has stood out since arriving in South Florida, often among the best players on the offense. Achane is, without a doubt, even if not as well known as he should be, a star player at the NFL level, even if he has played for a mediocre-to-bad team. Now, Achane enters the final season of his rookie deal, which pays him just a little under 6 million dollars. Achane has, without a doubt, earned a new deal and a substantial raise, but will he still be a star-level back by the time this team gets to the point where they can actually compete for a championship, or is he a for-sure trade target for the new regime, given his value that is now much higher than his initial draft position (3rd rond 84th overall)?

So this evenings Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

What do you think that the new coaching staff and front office should do with De’Von Achane going forward? Should they extend him right now/before the season begins, should they allow him to play on the final year of his deal before deciding if they want to re-sign him to a new deal, or should they consider trading a player that they took in the third round who could now garner a first-round draft pick?

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...iami-dolphins-discussion-devon-achane-edition

 

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Tough decisions on the horizon – The Splash Zone 2/18/26

Jon-Eric Sullivan pulled the band aid off on Monday when he released four players that included Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. The moves were necessary and it got the Miami Dolphins under the salary cap. There are going to be plenty of more moves made in the coming weeks as the fates of certain veterans become clear. Austin Jackson is one of those veterans, who has battled injuries and has been above average when healthy. Maybe Sullivan will try to trade the right tackle or maybe a contract restructure is in order.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dave Hyde: Releasing Hill, Chubb was predictable — now, new Dolphins’ decisions get tougher
Start waving goodbye. Anyone can go. The new season began Monday for the Miami Dolphins’ new regime with the release of Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, two names bigger than the decision to let them go.

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Dolphins Wide Receivers​

Tyreek Hill bids farewell to Miami, Dolphins fans in Instagram post
If Tyreek Hill harbors any ill will toward the Miami Dolphins or their fans in the wake of his release, he has not shown it. So far, the 31-year-old receiver has expressed gratitude and reflection rather than bitterness.

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Dolphins Tight Ends​

Why the Dolphins Must Re-Sign This Critical Internal Free Agent
The Dolphins found a gem last season at a position of need.

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Dolphins Offensive Line​

Where Daniels Ranks Among Biggest Free Agent Flops
The Miami Dolphins moved on from free agent guard James Daniels after one season and three snaps

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Dolphins Offseason​

Examining Where Dolphins Stand at Key Positions After Flurry of Cuts
The Dolphins cut several players, leaving some big holes at key positions.

Savvy Miami Dolphins fans smartly embrace another tear down
On December 11, 2023, the last Miami Dolphins regime reached its apex.

Handicapping Who the Next Players To Go Will Be
The Miami Dolphins released four players Monday, but they’re likely not done moving notable veterans

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Dolphins begin purging roster – The Splash Zone 2/17/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins under salary cap after flurry of cuts
Dolphins clear tens of millions of cap space with four significant roster moves ahead of free-agency.

Jeff Hafley lands in surprising position in ranking of new head coach hires
Dolphins new coach places 5th in ranking of 10 new head coach hires.

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Miami Dolphins scouting 3.0
Our third run through a mock draft to find players to scout for the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins Discussion: De’Von Achane Edition
We ask Miami Dolphins fans what direction they would like to see the team go with star running back Devon Achane.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...splash-zone-2-18-26-tyreek-hill-bradley-chubb

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: Who To Trade Edition

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 08: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) does a touchdown celebration waddle in the first half during the game between the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

We have previously asked which Miami Dolphins you, the fans, would like to see cut. We also discussed last evening that De’Von Achane is entering the last season of his contract, and the team will need to decide whether to trade or extend him. But what of the rest of the players who the Dolphins currently have under contract? The new front office and coaching staff will need to go down the roster and decide which players to cut, trade away, or keep/extend. I also suspect that there will be players on this roster who may not be in the long-term plans for the new regime, but will be kept at least another season until they can be replaced either via the draft, trades, or free agency.

So this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

Which players currently on the roster, whom you believe have tradable value, would you like to see the team attempt to trade away once the league year begins on March 11th?

For further reference, you can look up all players currently under contract with the Miami Dolphins here at OverTheCap.com. They have a feature that lets you view each player’s trade option, based on whether they are pre- or post-June 1st trades.

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...iami-dolphins-discussion-who-to-trade-edition

 

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Former Miami Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford joins Bears coaching staff

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 2: Isaiah Ford #87 of the Miami Dolphins motions before a play during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

A former Miami Dolphins 7th-round draft pick (237th overall) has decided to get into coaching.

According to the Chicago Bears’ official site, Isaiah Ford will be joining Ben Johnson’s coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season.

We have made several changes to the coaching staff

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 18, 2026

Ford, 30, played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, catching 63 of 97 targets for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Despite only appearing in 32 career games with the Dolphins (3 Career Starts), he also spent time with the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears. During his time in Miami, Ford was given the nickname “boomerang” (It me!) for his ability to always come back, even after being cut from the roster or sent to the practice squad.

Last week, I mentioned the potential of Terrace Marshall Jr. and how he was once on my list of WRs I was excited about. Isaiah Ford was also one of those players. In fact, for those of you who may remember, Aaron Sutton and I did a film breakdown on Ford after he landed in Miami.

Obviously, he never became an all-star player, but he did fill out a vital role on the roster. Hell, he even caught Tua Tagovailoa’s first touchdown pass. And now, despite having a long shot even to make it in the league, he will be an offensive quality control coach under one of the league’s brightest offensive minds.

Goodluck, Isaiah Ford. We’re rooting for you!

What are your thoughts on Isaiah Ford joining the Chicago Bears coaching staff? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/genera...d-joins-chicago-bears-coaching-staff-2026-nfl

 

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Miami Dolphins Fans On What Wins Championships

TOPSHOT - Seattle Seahawks' players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

Last week, I asked our Phinsider faithful the following:

In the NFL, where the rules and the game in general are now geared toward a higher rate of offensive production and, in turn, higher scoring, why are NFL Championships still won on the backs of dominant defenses?

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

UpInPensacola points out an issue our Dolphins have had over the last few seasons, which may have cost the team games or, at times, made winning much more difficult.

Reducing pre-snap penalties will help.

On both sides.

My least favorites are “Lining up in the neutral zone” and “Illegal formation”.

finfanfromsiam said some stuff…

Simple- ball goes to offensive player and defensive player smash!!!

madcitydave believes that it’s all about where you get that hair trimmed.

Like minded coaches and GM that utilize the same barber.

finfanfromsiam chimes in again, suggesting that Goodell should just give it up already.

I don’t care how much Goofell tries to push this offense rhetoric, defense will always be what wins SBs. Until they wear this……which isn’t far off btw….

MiamiItaliano says it all comes down to the great defenses throwing the quarterback off schedule. Truth! A strong pass rush and a solid secondary go a long, long way in the NFL!

Defense wins championships because great defenses throw any QB off their rhythm. If QBs can’t 3 step drop, find their primary target, run for their lives avoiding a sack, etc., then they panic. Today’s NFL offense goes through the QB and when the QB can’t perform, it’s usually game over for that team.

PhinsTifosi points out that if Ross wants a full stadium, then show that you can compete for the big prize.

Bear Bryant – O sells tickets. D wins championships.

PhinsTifosi – Championships sell tickets.

JUK seconds my thoughts on pass rush and secondary!

It’s pretty simple. Playoff football has tougher conditions and better opponents. The rule changes have made it easier for good offenses to put up points on bad teams, but if you can generate pressure and avoid coverage busts that always plays

Urthling believes that the team concept of some solid defenses can disrupt a given offensive scheme.

I have a theory:

I think a dominant offense usually revolves around a particular scheme. I think a dominant defense tends to be driven by gritty players playing as a team.

An offensive scheme can be disrupted by a dominant defense (pressure, physicality, taking away top option), but a defensive “team” mindset on a team of tough players is harder to disrupt.

This gives defense the advantage and makes it “more consistently” able to defeat dominant offenses.

sdphinsfan says limit the scoring!

When you get to the playoffs, you generally have the best playing the best. In that scenario, teams that are the healthiest and most complete on both sides of the ball rise to the top. But the real differentiator is a team’s ability to limit another team from scoring. If you’re opponent can’t score, and you can be efficient and not turn it over, chances are you’re gonna win…

JKBMia says the key is pressuring the QB with four defenders.

Pressure with 4

That’s our selection of answers for this evening. Thank you, as always, for taking the time to visit our question of the night post and contributing to the post. Please join us for our Victory Of The Week Post tomorrow night.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...iami-dolphins-fans-on-what-wins-championships

 

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Dolphins free agents 2026: Walk, tag, re-sign – Kader Kohou

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Kader Kohou #4 of the Miami Dolphins looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Our annual review of the Miami Dolphins’ soon-to-be free agents starts today as we get ready for the 2026 NFL league year. Miami has 35 players slotted to hit free agency this year – not including released players like wide receiver Tyreek Hill or guard James Daniels. Free agency begins on 13, with the Dolphins needing to make decisions on all of these players between now and then.

The start of our breakdown will be with cornerback Kader Kohou, who just finished his fourth season in the league. As we will do for each player in this series, we will take a look back at his 2025 season, envision his role with the team in 2026, and then provide our thoughts on if he should be re-signed, franchise tagged, or allowed to leave in free agency.

Due to changes in our editor, I am unable to add a poll as I have in previous years for this series. Instead, I will embed a post from X to allow you to vote and invite you to head into the comments to discuss.

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Biography​

Kader Khou​

Position: Cornerback

Age (when season begins): 27

College: Texas A&M – Commerce

Draft: Undrafted in 2022, signed by the Miami Dolphins

Experience: 4 years

Previous Teams:

• Miami Dolphins (2022-2025)

Pro Bowl, All-Pro, Awards: None

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Expiring Contract​

1 year, $3.3 million

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2025 Review​

Kohou signed a one-year contract with Miami in April and looked in position to resume his role as a starter. In his first three years, he appeared in 47 games, starting 38 of them, including 13 starts as a rookie, and recorded 180 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, one sack, 28 passes defensed, and three interceptions. With Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller no longer with the team, Kohou was the one 2024 starting cornerback who was expected to be back with the Dolphins for 2025. During a July training camp practice, Kohou tore his ACL and missed the entire season.

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2026 Outlook​

Cornerbacks do not usually return as the same player they were in their first year back from an ACL tear, as they often question whether the knee is fully healed. The good news for Kohou is that the tear happened so early in training camp, he should be ready for a full build-up for the season. The market for Kohou may be lukewarm this offseason as teams wait to see if he has recovered. The Dolphins have to rebuild their cornerbacks group after last year’s injury-fest that decimated the depth chart. Kohou would likely immediately return to a starting role, likely slotting in as the nickel cornerback.

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Walk, Tag, or Re-Sign?​

Re-sign. Kohou should be relatively cheap to re-sign as he looks to prove he is fully recovered before cashing in on a bigger contract in 2027. Miami needs cornerbacks and they have one that they know and have spent time developing – albeit with a different coaching staff. Bringing back a younger player who has proven he can play at the NFL level would be the best move in this case.

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What do you think Miami should do? Vote here and head to the comments to discuss:

What should the Miami Dolphins do with cornerback Kader Kohou in free agency?

— The Phinsider (@thephinsider) February 20, 2026

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...-kader-kohou-rumors-resign-franchise-tag-walk

 

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Multiple teams ‘eager to talk’ trades regarding Dolphins star players

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL 2025 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey."" (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Earlier in the week, a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz indicated that the Miami Dolphins were open to trading star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick this offseason as the team looks to rebuild — or reset — under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley.

On Friday, NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe added more names to the list of players teams would be calling the Dolphins about in regards to trades ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

During his Wolfe of Ball Street segment on NFL Network, Wolfe had this to say about the potential trade offers Miami could be fielding in short order:

“A lot of rival teams are eager to talk to the Dolphins in Indianapolis to see which players they are willing to trade. This is a team that is resetting towards youth, so of course the Dolphins would love to trade Tua [Tagovailoa]. There’s going to be some difficulty with the money there.”

Wolfe continued, “Teams would love for them to trade Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane. I’m told, right now, they’re wanting to keep those guys as core players. But one name that could create some interest — safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. [A trade] could be mutually beneficial. He’s 29 years old, coming off of a strong year. He can still be an impact starter. He’s set to make $15.6 million dollars in non-guaranteed money. Maybe he could be traded to a team — to a contender — that could need that big boost.”

The NFL Scouting Combine begins on Monday, February 23rd in Indianapolis, so if the Dolphins are open to conversations surrounding trades for any of their veteran players, we should hear whispers in the usual places in that regard very soon. We will continue to keep you updated when news becomes available.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...o-talk-trades-regarding-dolphins-star-players

 

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Dan Marino ranked as 10th best quarterback of all time

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Former Miami Dolphins player Dan Marino looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Content! Get your hot, fresh offseason content here!

With football games being nothing but memories this time of year, plenty of outlets are churning out various lists and rankings to keep football fans satiated during the downtime between the Super Bowl and the NFL Scouting combine (which starts on Monday).

Bleacher Report recently ranked the 99 best quarterbacks of all time — and the legendary Hall-of-Fame quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, Dan Marino, made the top-10.

Marino checked in at number 10 on Bleacher Report’s list — with every quarterback ranked ahead of him winning at least one Super Bowl.

Here is the entire top-10 list:

1. Tom Brady
2. Joe Montana
3. Peyton Manning
4. Patrick Mahomes
5. Aaron Rodgers
6. John Elway
7. Brett Favre
8. Drew Brees
9. Steve Young
10. Dan Marino

What was the reasoning behind Marino making the list at number ten?

“Dan Marino is arguably the greatest pure arm talent in NFL history. Period. Full stop.

To call his right arm a cannon is an understatement. And in an era when 4,000 passing yards was a big year, Marino did the unthinkable and threw for 5,000 yards. It’s legitimately the equivalent of 6,000 passing yards in a season today.

Not only was Marino the first quarterback to hit five grand, but it was over 25 years before Tom Brady and Drew Brees did it again—in 2011.

During that historic season (his second), Marino won both Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year. It was the first of three straight seasons that he led the league in passing—a feat he would accomplish five times over 17 years.

Marino tallied a gaudy 61,361 passing yards over a career that got him inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. At the time, that was the most passing yards in NFL history.

Brett Favre didn’t pass him until 2007.”

Top Accolades: Hall of Famer, 1x MVP, 1x OPOY, 9x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, 1x Bert Bell Award

Key Stats: Record: 147-93 (61.3%); Pass: 61,361 Yds, 420 TD, 252 INT, 59.4 Comp%, 86.4 Rating; Rush: 87 Yds, 9 TD; 33 4Q Comebacks; 47 GW Drives

Total Seasons: 17 (Miami Dolphins)

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...o-ranked-as-10th-best-quarterback-of-all-time

 

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Miami Dolphins Fans Share Their Opinions On The First Roster Cuts This Week

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Linebacker Bradly Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins rushes at the line in the first-ever "Black Friday" game, between the Miami Dolphins vs the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the reshaping of the roster beginning this week with four players cut, including stars Tyreek Hill and Bradly Chubb, I asked the following question:

With all of the cuts that we have already seen today, who else should the team cut before free agency begins, or try to trade after the beginning of the league year? Additionally, were there any of the cuts that you disagree with, and why?

Below are some of your thougths and answers-

ArtistfomerlyknownasTua2Hill just wants to see this new regime build a roster with some staying power while keeping, trading, or drafting the right players.

So far the moves are on par with what needs to happen. I can’t wrap my head around the cap, dead money, or any of the money side of things – I’ll let all you experts lay it out there to help me understand. All I want is to see this new regime build something competitive, and sustain it. Although I realize the numbers are important to make that happen, we still need to see the right players resigned, traded, or chosen in the draft. That remains to be seen, but I think we are off to doing it right…but what do I know?

davidson11 believes that Tua will remain on the roster, I assume based on his stupid cap numbers.

Tua is definitely staying.

Luvs2drnk is concerned that they will get carried away with roster cuts, leaving too little talent to compete in 2026.

If this is the bulk of the major cuts being made this year (Sanders seems the most likely next candidate), and they release some of the fringe guys that aren’t likely to make the team anyway. That would put them at $20 mil under the cap. Restructures for Fitz and Jackson would add another $17 mil. That’s $37 mil for draft and first round of FA. Post June 1st Chubb adds another $13 mil.

Interesting note, Overthecap.com still has Chubb listed on the Dolphins which could mean he will be a post June 1st designee, whereas all the other players who have been cut have been deleted from the roster.

My biggest concern during this purge, is that they go too far and turn a team that could be a playoff contender to an absolute dumpster fire that nobody wants to play for (including their own players).

cyberflea points out that the new regime is going to build the new roster to compete in all seasons and all kinds of weather while also moving away from the injury-prone players.

No surprise releases thus far. The Dolphins were a finesse timing-based offense that was best suited for good weather conditions which was a recipe for failure in the month of December and January especially when all of your other AFC East opponents play in cold weather cities.

This new regime as Sully mentioned will build a Dolphins team that is just the opposite of what it used to be. Built to win in any weather conditions with players that are tough and not sitting on their couch injured collecting a paycheck. It’s baffling how many players former genius GM Chris Grier drafted and signed in free agency that had a history of injuries. Not going to happen going forward.

heatforlife has zero faith in Stephen Ross but believes that we just need a franchise QB to get back in the game.

we were the talk of the nfl today.how to tear a team apart .with josh still in his prime and drake maye a budding star this looks like another decade of futility .we should be use to it by now.anything ross touches turns to crape.i have no faith in any regime under him.the team has talent except at the qb position.get a franchise qb and we will be back in biz.

Gator68 sees a full rebuild on the horizon.

they cut Daniels which leaves two vacancies at Guard. Hill and Chubb had to go so that’s LB/DE and WR vacancies.. I don’t count westbrook. I see Ingold, Sanders and some of the veteran CBs going as well.. It kind of stinks but it appears they are going full rebuild. Tua stays til next year and we go with him and Ewers and some other cast off QB or late round pick knowing that this is a rebuild year.

I guess we hope that the new regime can draft way better than Grier and company and look to build the team from the trenches which i think they have hinted at. I think that if they can add some good interior lineman, a solid DE or LB and CB this year, replace the kicker and FB with late round picks.. possibly add a late round WR. IF they can navigate to a 6-11 year that sets up 2027 for the year to dump Tua and have a decent pick along with CAP relief to pursue some FAs…. 2026 is going to be a tough year but at least Grier and McD are gone.. looking forward to this new regime making solid changes in the Phins.

jimmythesaint1 points out a possible bust and an almost bust that the team needs to eventually move on from.

Jonah’s performance, or lack thereof, was rated 81st out of 81 guards rated. Wishful thinking that he improves to what, 60th? The decision to put him at LG proved to be a huge whiff. I can’t imagine that an entire new staff would just put him back at LG and hope he survives. So let’s see him earn an opportunity at RG? I don’t know. He has to prove he’s a starting caliber O lineman, and I can’t see the team just cutting him. The team needs him to contribute.

Austin Jax is a stand up dude, but sits way way way too often on Sundays, and it’s time to move on.

fmeIamadolphinsfan sees Jackson and Sanders as expendable pieces at their current cap hits.

I agree with the person who said Sanders. 6m a year is too much for a kicker, especially when he s not elite and you can easily draft a replacement in the 7th round. The only other person I would consider cuting is Austin Jackson. Solid when he s played, which isn’t a lot, but hasn’t lived up to his cap hit. But I wouldn’t be incensed if they keep him. The interesting one for me in Minkah. I don’t really have an opinion on what to do with him, it will be interesting to see what the new regime does.

Xpensive_Wino believes they should hold onto Tua to avoid accelerating his cap hit.

There are 43 million reasons why they should keep Tua. Even if he’s holding a clipboard next year. They need that money to start rebuilding…….

Miami7 isn’t a fan of trading back from a high draft pick. There’s certainly an argument to be had that just staying put and taking the best available player at that position is the route to go.

$37mil won’t even get them close to the neighborhood of a full roster – and that’s IF all 34 FA’s we no longer ‘really’ have under contract all signed for $1mil or less. They’ve got ALOTTA work yet to do.

Folks wanna talk about restructures & extensions and yada-yada…and they certainly have to play in those areas some but that’s also the nonsense that got em’ into the cap purgatory they’re in now – Grier’s favorite – kickin’ the can down the road. Sooner or later the piper calls due.

They will assuredly do what they can to prevent a complete dumpster fire but next year fans need to be prepared for some ‘try really hard but stink’ comin’. Unless this Willis kid comes on board & he’s the next Jayden Daniels, Mahomes, Jackson, Allen level elite (which…c’mon….this is the Dolphins – that ain’t happenin’) we’re lookin’ dumpster fire pretty damn square in the eyes for next year at least.

It’s kinda like the Gov’t. in ways – folks need to realize there is pain comin’ for years of neglect/idiocy before we can get back to where we’re strong again. Accept it & be strong & hold to yer plan, no matter how painful initially. It’s just where this trainwreck needs to head to get back on track.

The constant ‘trade back’ talk here amazes me. Yup…let’s get outta #11 cause we need warm bodies (whether conviction rests in a legitimate star candidate) so we can get 2 guys that we hope might someday turn into relatively solid starters. I just don’t get that mentality? Not saying it’s the ‘wrong’ thing to do if circumstances dictate but the eager willingness to just drop – the further down the ladder ya go the lesser the chances. We haven’t had a drafted STAR on this team in over 20 years! Well…maybe X, and we do have Achane now but he’s kinda outta nowhere LUCK more than any sorta strategic consistency.

Everybody talks about how great Tua was in 23′ – we didn’t beat a single team above .500! That guy shrinks the bigger the stage…but there were single games here & there that were special (love those stories). His IQ, or at least AWARENESS is…..scary ugly. Cold is Kryptonite. His body is (sadly for the kid) just not capable of NFL play. And Grier/McDork gave him the keys to the city banking on continued development. It’s time we put forth a concrete plan, stick to it & stop managing this team/organization like it’s a video game.

Sorry for the rant Luvs…I’ll head back to hibernation now.

krammm has seen all of this before.

Isn’t it great that JES is doing the same thing Grier did pre-Flores?

VS777 believes that Grier was fooling those above him for way too long!

Chris Grier fooled the Organization for way TOO long and screwed it ALL up. Amazing he made it as far as he did and for as long. This will be a difficult 2 years but last 2 years weren’t great anyway and this year was hot garbage. At least it woll be fun to see some new draft players hopefully succeed and be next generation. NEXT cuts are Jason Sanders 100% (salary way too high for a kicker). Obviously Tua via trade if possible. If not he s a post June 1 most likely (ouch). Luckily no more garbage 6M Zach Wilson on books. As much as I love Waddle if someone gives us a huge compensation first rounder plus picks we may have to take it. As great as he is he is more like an A++ WR 1A or high end 2. Austin Jackson gotta be traded if thats feasible. He hasn’t been on the field enough just cant justify another chance he injured as per the usual. Gotta go also. If Daniels gone then Jackson gone unless they can make it work

MiamiItaliano sees Tua as a post-June 1st cut, which seems likely unless someone wants to trade for him, with Miami still likely paying for some of his salary.

Ok this clears up the Tua cap hits for me. I think the most likely scenario is a post June 1st cut. The salary is too much for the Dolphins to even cover half of it for 2026, 2027 and 2028 in a trade.

As for the other cuts, I think Chubb could have been the other post June 1st cut. When Tyreek got immediately cut, along with Daniels and NWI, that should have got them enough under the cap to carry Chubb to June. But oh well, at least they’re gone.

FLexile sees this team as acting like a player playing through injury.

It is as though the Dolphins organization has been playing through a shoulder injury. Instead of having surgery and actually fixing the problem, they have played through pain. Using bandaids, voodoo and hokum they never really got healthy.

Hopefully the new group in charge is making all of the right decisions. Fixing the payroll and cap issues are problem number one to address, so good so far. Let the healing begin.

That’s our selection of random comments for this evening. It’s a mixed bag of how fans feel about what’s happening, what has happened, or what will happen. Unfortunatly all we can do is hope and pray that maybe they got it right or will get it right this time. Thank you, as always, to each of you who takes the time to read and answer our questions of the day.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...r-opinions-on-the-first-roster-cuts-this-week