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GM Jon-Eric Sullivan Creates NFL-Largest $179M Dead-Cap Hit

8/30/2026

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GM Jon-Eric Sullivan created a $179 million dead-cap hit, the NFL’s largest, after stripping contracts.
Coach Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins will not judge success by wins and losses this season.
Miami signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67 million contract while other free agents got one-year deals.
The Dolphins selected a league-high 13 players in the 2026 draft, with Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson starting Week 1.

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GM Jon-Eric Sullivan created a $179 million dead-cap hit, the NFL’s largest, after stripping contracts.
Coach Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins will not judge success by wins and losses this season.
Miami signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67 million contract while other free agents got one-year deals.
The Dolphins selected a league-high 13 players in the 2026 draft, with Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson starting Week 1.