JUST IN: Dolphins get salary cap relief $18.5 million -Splash Zone 6/2/24
The Miami Dolphins gained significant cap space yesterday, freeing up $18.5 million by releasing Xavien Howard as a post-June 1st cut. With this extra financial flexibility, the Dolphins have several options. They might pursue a veteran free agent or focus on extending contracts for their own players. Notably, Tua Tagovailoa’s contract situation has been a major topic this offseason, and Jevon Holland also merits a new deal. Additionally, the team needs to allocate funds for signing their rookie class.
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The Miami Dolphins have $18.5 million in cap space that became available on June 1. How will it be spent? Here are some options:
– **Sign a veteran player:** The Dolphins could use the extra cap space to bring in experienced talent to strengthen the roster.
– **Extend contracts for key players:** Tua Tagovailoa’s contract situation has been a focal point this offseason, and Jevon Holland is also deserving of a new deal.
– **Sign their rookie class:** The team needs to allocate funds to secure their new draft picks.
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