The Miami Dolphins are beginning their 2024 offseason with a number of roster strikes. By the beginning of the brand new league 12 months—and free company—on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, the crew needs to be beneath the $255.4 million wage cap restrict; Miami started the offseason a projected $50 million over the cap. The crew will make many strikes to get to the wage cap restrict, together with robust roster cuts and contract restructures.
All through the offseason, we are going to sustain with the entire Dolphins’ rumors, signings, releases, contract extensions, and different free-agency-related information proper right here. It’s also possible to try the operating listing of free company articles on the backside of the web page.
Dolphins estimated wage cap area
-$23.0 million
(as of March 10 – through OverTheCap.com)
Dolphins signings 2024
Nik Needham, defensive again – (Re-signed March 9)
Elijah Campbell, security – (Re-signed March 8)
Jake Bailey, punter – 2 years, $4.2 million (Re-signed March 8)
Daviyon Nixon, defensive deal with – (Signed March 7)
Jonnu Smith, tight finish – 2 years, $10 million (Signed March 7)
Isaiah Mack, defensive deal with – (Signed March 5)
Dolphins rumors
3/10 Updates
Christian Wilkins, defensive deal with, Miami Dolphins – As gamers like Chris Jones and Justin Madubuike re-sign with their present groups, the defensive deal with market goes to be an ideal scenario for Wilkins. There are going to be a number of groups vying for his companies, and he’s going to see a bidding warfare erupt for him. It would worth out the Dolphins, however Wilkins is a enterprise man and is aware of he has to observe the cash. Two groups have already been recognized as doable suitors for Wilkins: the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings.
Terron Armstead, deal with, Miami Dolphins – There was some dialogue this offseason that Armstead might be headed towards retirement, fairly than returning for his twelfth 12 months within the league and third in Miami. Based mostly on wage ensures for the veteran left deal with, that by no means felt like an actual concern, however now it seems that Armstead will return to the Dolphins in 2024 and that the perimeters are engaged on a contract adjustment that may doubtless decrease his $20.8 million wage cap quantity this 12 months and doubtlessly present an out if that is to be Armstead’s closing 12 months.
3/9 Updates
Brandon Jones, security, Miami Dolphins – Beginning security Jevon Holland posted a tweet on March 9 that would point out Miami is working to convey again Jones or that Holland believes the crew must get him again. Holland’s tweet, merely studying, “29 X 8,” at least appears to point Holland, who wears jersey quantity eight for the Dolphins, needs to have Jones, quantity 29, subsequent to him in 2024.
Nik Needham, defensive again, Miami Dolphins – As the beginning of the “authorized tampering interval” and the free company signing interval close to, the Dolphins are beginning to deal with re-signing a few of their very own gamers. In accordance with stories on March 9, a type of re-signing gamers will probably be defensive again Nik Needham. The transfer offers the Dolphins depth at each cornerback and security positions, with the chance that Needham, getting into his sixth season after being signed as an undrafted free agent by Miami in 2019, may problem for a beginning place or to return to the nickel cornerback function.
3/8 Updates
Elijah Campbell, security, Miami Dolphins – The Dolphins introduced on March 8 they re-signed defensive again Elijah Campbell. Preserving Campbell, was was eligible for a restricted free agent tender, offers Miami doubtless depth at security in addition to a key member of the crew’s particular groups unit for 2024.
3/6 Updates
Robert Hunt, guard, Miami Dolphins – Hunt on March 6 posted an Instagram story from the Dolphins’ coaching services. May the soon-to-be free agent be returning to the Dolphins? Miami’s offensive line is a big query mark heading into the 2024 league 12 months and bringing again Hunt might be an enormous step in offering solutions.
3/4 Updates
Christian Wilkins, defensive deal with, Miami Dolphins – The Dolphins may use the franchise tag on soon-to-be free agent Wilkins, a transfer that was extensively anticipated to occur. A report on March 4, a day earlier than the tag deadline nonetheless, signifies the crew won’t make that transfer and Wilkins will probably be allowed to hit the free agent market.
3/1 Updates
Christian Wilkins, defensive deal with, Miami Dolphins – Wilkins is headed towards free company after taking part in the 2023 season on the fifth-year choice of his rookie contract. The Dolphins may re-sign Wiikins or use the franchise tag to try to retain their 2019 first-round decide, however no matter they do, basic supervisor Chris Grier believes the crew has the sources to maintain him in South Florida.
2/28 Updates
Rober Hunt, guard, Miami Dolphins – Hunt is predicted to take a look at the free agent market earlier than making a call on whether or not to re-sign with the Dolphins or not.
Xavien Howard, cornerback, Miami Dolphins – Miami will launched Howard as a post-June 1 designated reduce, however basic supervisor Chris Grier has indicated the crew will preserve the door open for a doable return.
Jaylen Waddle, huge receiver, Miami Dolphins – Whereas Waddle isn’t scheduled without cost company this 12 months, his identify has popped up as potential commerce bait from the Dolphins. Basic supervisor Chris Grier shot that concept down on the NFL Scouting Mix, explaining he has “no ideas” of buying and selling Waddle regardless of media rumors.
2/23 Updates
Derrick Henry, operating again, Tennessee Titans – The Titans will see the 30-year-old Henry hit free company for the primary time in his profession. Whereas the 2 sides may nonetheless reunite for the 2024 season, Henry turns into an intriguing choice for the Dolphins, who’ve pace operating backs in Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, however may use the facility again choice Henry may add to the roster. With Miami’s wage cap scenario, Henry would possibly show to be too costly of a luxurious for Miami, however ESPN’s Jeff Darlington believes the Dolphins ought to convey Henry to Miami.
Dolphins free brokers
Working again
Salvon Ahmed
Tight finish
Tyler Kroft
Vast Receiver
Braxton BerriosRobbie ChosenChase ClaypoolRiver CracraftCedrick Wilson, Jr.
Offensive line
Jonotthan HarrisonRobert HuntRobert Jones (RFA)Kendall LammConnor WilliamsIsaiah Wynn
Line of defense
Raekwon DavisDa’Shawn HandChristian Wilkins
Linebackers
Jerome Baker (Launched March 5)Justin HoustonMelvin IngramBruce IrvinCalvin MunsonEmmanuel Ogbah (Launched February 23)Andrew Van Ginkel
Cornerbacks
Eli AppleJustin BethelElijah Campbell (RFA) – Re-signedNik Needham – Re-signed
Safeties
DeShon ElliottBrandon Jones
Particular Groups
Jake Bailey, punter – Re-signed