EXIT RAMP | Long-Term Cap Impact Of Dolphins’ Options To Move On From Tua Tagovailoa This Offseason?

Miami Dolphins face a record-setting salary cap challenge as Tua Tagovailoa’s contract threatens to reshape the team’s future. Is Miami on the brink of a massive roster overhaul, or will creative cap strategy keep core talent intact? Kyle Crabbs breaks down the intricacies of Tagovailoa’s guarantees, looming dead cap hits, and critical decisions on stars like Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. The discussion covers Miami’s options for post-June 1 cuts, the ripple effects of moving on from Hill and Sanders, and the pivotal question: how will the Dolphins balance short-term pain with long-term cap flexibility? Key insights include projected cap space for 2027, potential contract extensions, and why Miami’s rebuild might be less dire than Saints or Browns territory. Can the Dolphins’ front office navigate these challenges and keep playoff hopes alive?

00:00 Tua Contract and Future Decisions

04:35 Tua's Future and Cap Dilemma

07:33 NFL Cap Tools & World Cup

10:05 Dolphins 2026 Cap Space Projection

13:40 "Tua Contract Decision Breakdown"

17:13 "Tua's Future and Trade Strategy"

21:11 "2027 NFL Cap Space Strategy"

25:09 Dolphins' Cap Moves and Key Decisions

27:43 Contract Extensions and Cap Space

32:57 Cap Restructuring Strategy Explained

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