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Dolphins Cap Strategy
Dolphins create $2.5M cap space by converting bonuses.
In brief
Dolphins create $2.5M cap space by converting bonuses. Miami Dolphins converted $2.5 million in bonuses to free up salary cap space for 2026. Originally reported by Miami Dolphins On SI.
Dolphins Rebuilding Plan
Miami Dolphins focus on salary cap management for 2026 flexibility.
Salary Cap Impact
Jon-Eric Sullivan's GM decisions since january involve salary cap constraints.
Cap Space Conversions
Dolphins created $2.5 million cap space by converting bonuses.
Player Conversions
Converted $1.51 million of Austin Jackson's per-game bonus.
Additional Conversions
Converted $341k of Greg Dulcich's per-game bonus.
JuJu Brents Conversion
Converted $792k of JuJu Brents' salary into signing bonus.
Zach Sieler's Cap
Sieler's cap number dropped to $11 million after conversion.
Dolphins Cap Space
Dolphins have $8.8 million cap space, ranking 21st in NFL.
Dead Cap Space
Dolphins have $180 million dead cap space with 90 players.
Tyrel Dodson Case
Dodson still counts $768k against cap despite being released.
Dodson Savings
Dolphins saved $3 million by releasing Dodson.
Dodson Release Reason
Dodson began season on Panthers practice squad before signing.
Financial Components
GM Sullivan says financial components are layered in roster decisions.
The main idea
Miami Dolphins converted $2.5 million in bonuses to free up salary cap space for 2026.
