Miami Dolphins Release Tua, Enter Rebuild Mode

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Miami Dolphins are making a massive change at quarterback. They are releasing Tuatago Veloa with a post-June first designation, which hits them with $99 million in debt money. That's a new national football league record. The team already has a new head coach and general manager, so next season means a fresh start under center two. This move puts the Dolphins deep into rebuild mode. They hold the eleventh overall pick in this year's draft and have free agency options, but that huge cap penalty limits what they can do. Signing a big name quarterback elsewhere could mean skimping on other spots like receivers or pass rushers. Rivals in the AFC East, like the New England Patriots, stand to benefit. With Miami focused on resetting, there will be less competition for key free agents. The Dolphins new general manager, John Eric Sullivan, says the priority is building competition across the roster for long term success.

1:02Reports linked backup quarterback Malik Willis to Miami as a potential target. The team seems to favor a veteran free agent over drafting a rookie given their tight salary cap. Overall, expect the Dolphins to take a step back this year while laying groundwork for the future. It reshapes the division and opens doors for others in free agency. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, some chase piece. I put my head in it, S O L I. solely pillow dot com.