# Dolphins Cap Strategy

> Dolphins create $2.5M cap space by converting bonuses.
- Title: Dolphins Cap Strategy · Miami Dolphins On SI | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: miami dolphins, salary cap, jon-eric sullivan, tua tagovailoa, tyrel dodson, dolphins cap space, spotrac, sports, Dolphins, Cap, Strategy, Miami Dolphins On SI
- Source: Miami Dolphins On SI — https://si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/how-the-cap-keeps-coming-up-for-the-dolphins-01m2n1vs5jpm
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:30:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miami dolphins, salary cap, jon-eric sullivan, tua tagovailoa, tyrel dodson, dolphins cap space, spotrac, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Miami Dolphins converted $2.5 million in bonuses to free up salary cap space for 2026.