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Ahead of the 2024 NFL season and the commencement of free agency, the Miami Dolphins have begun setting their salary cap. Miami still
needs to put in more effort to get down to the salary ceiling of $255.4 million, which is a significant rise from the previous season.
Although the Dolphins are already taking steps to reduce their 2024 number—a few more steps still need to be taken—they were
anticipated to be around $30 million above the cap.
In an effort to save money, Miami dismissed cornerback Keion Crossen and linebackers Emmanuel Ogbah and Jerome Baker. The
Dolphins were able to save $13.7 million by releasing Ogbah, and Crossen and Baker contributed $2.99 million and $9.8 million in salary
space, respectively. The Dolphins are off to a terrific start with their combined funds, but they are not prepared for the league season to begin.
With the Dolphins designating cornerback Xavien Howard as a post-June 1 cut, Miami can stretch out the remainder of Howard’s
guaranteed money over two seasons as he enters the free agency market early. Although Miami won’t be able to use that cap space until
June 2, it will provide the Heat with $18.5 million in summer room.
Tyreek Hill, a wide receiver with a $31.3 million cap figure this year, might be extended by the Dolphins to free up salary space.
Additionally, the team could restructure the contracts of players like linebacker Bradley Chubb ($26.9 million) and cornerback Jalen
Ramsey ($27.9 million), respectively. Additionally, it is thought that they are negotiating a new deal with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa,
which would result in a reduction of his current cap figure from the rookie contract’s fifth-year option, which stands at $23.2 million.
Making all of those moves might free up a lot of room for Miami this season, but doing so comes with the understanding that the Dolphins
are pushing their salary cap problems to a future season.
