The Miami Dolphins part ways with another player

The major shakeup continues within the Miami Dolphins' defense.

According to information reported Monday by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the organization has officially released pressure specialist Bradley Chubb. This decision, while dramatic, appears to have been dictated by an accounting reality that has become inevitable for the Florida franchise.
Last year, a restructuring of Chubb's contract projected a colossal impact on the salary cap for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, exceeding $31 million annually. As expert Ian Rapoport pointed out, this financial impasse suggested that the Dolphins would sooner or later part ways with the player to regain some flexibility. By cutting ties with Chubb, Miami is realizing an immediate savings of $7.3 million on its payroll, despite a dead money charge of $23.8 million.2026/02/15/rule-changes-in-the-cfbl/”> amounting to $23.8 million.

Arriving in Florida in 2022 via a major trade with the Denver Broncos, Chubb had cost the Dolphins dearly: a first-round pick, a fourth-round pick, and running back Chase Edmonds. In 41 games with Miami, the 29-year-old still racked up respectable stats with 133 tackles, 22 sacks, and 9 forced fumbles.

A defensive shift forced by budget constraints This departure marks the end of an era for Miami's defensive line, which is now focusing on rebuilding its roster to comply with league limits. The release of Bradley Chubb is not an isolated case, but part of an overall effort by management to rebalance the team's budget in light of the NFL's salary cap requirements.

For Chubb, this release gives him the opportunity to test the free agent market while he still has excellent production potential. For the Dolphins, the challenge will now be to replace his 22 sacks without having unlimited financial leeway. This transaction confirms that in the modern NFL, payroll management is just as crucial as performance on the field.

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