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Dolphins Face Historic Dead Cap as Rebuild Begins

3/21/2026

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The Miami Dolphins face a challenging 2026 season with $182.29 million in dead cap space, about 60.5% of the NFL salary cap—the highest ever.
The dead cap comes as Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle depart, with 16 players contributing to the total.
New head coach Jeff Hafley seeks to foster a competitive culture amid the rebuild.
The Dolphins signed punter Bradley Pinion to bolster the roster.

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins face a challenging 2026 season with $182.29 million in dead cap space, about 60.5% of the NFL salary cap—the highest ever.
The dead cap comes as Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle depart, with 16 players contributing to the total.
New head coach Jeff Hafley seeks to foster a competitive culture amid the rebuild.
The Dolphins signed punter Bradley Pinion to bolster the roster.