"As Sullivan inherits a dire cap situation, while still needing to find a resolution with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his guaranteed $54 million for 2026, the Dolphins aren't expected to make many big splashy moves, like in recent years as former GM Chris Grier was trying to hold on to Miami's win-now window that came and went."
"Sullivan has said, since his introductory news conference in January, the Dolphins will build through the draft and become more aggressive in free agency once in a healthy cap situation."
"Sullivan, after saying 'everything's on the table' at the NFL scouting combine, is still trying to find a trade partner first before possibly releasing him with a post-June 1 designation to spread the dead cap hit over two seasons. A resolution would preferably be found by Friday, when an additional $3 million of his 2027 salary becomes fully guaranteed."
The Miami Dolphins begin roster construction under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan as free agency negotiations open Monday. Sullivan inherits a difficult salary cap situation and must address quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's guaranteed $54 million for 2026. Unlike previous years under Chris Grier, the Dolphins plan a more conservative approach, prioritizing draft development over expensive free agent acquisitions. Sullivan intends to build through the draft and become more aggressive in free agency once the cap situation improves. The team will likely seek veteran stopgaps at multiple positions to bridge through potentially lean years. A resolution regarding Tagovailoa is expected by Friday when additional salary becomes guaranteed, with the team exploring trade options before potential release.
Read at Sun Sentinel
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]