Overview
- Miami’s 2026 dead-cap figure has risen to over $175 million, which represents well over half of the NFL’s $301.2 million team salary cap.
- Jaylen Waddle was dealt to the Broncos for 2026 first-, third- and fourth-round picks, a move that adds more than $26 million to next season’s dead money.
- Tua Tagovailoa’s release carries approximately $99 million in dead charges across two seasons, with more than $56 million hitting the 2026 cap when the post–June 1 cut finalizes.
- Other departures driving the total include Tyreek Hill ($28.2M), Jalen Ramsey ($20.9M), Minkah Fitzpatrick ($13M), Bradley Chubb ($10.9M), Terron Armstead ($10.7M), James Daniels ($4.8M) and Zach Wilson ($3.8M).
- The Dolphins now own two first-round picks in this year’s draft (Nos. 11 and 30) and hold 11 total selections next month.