Record-Breaking QB Dead Cap Hits: Miami & Arizona's Costly Moves

0:00It's March 18th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Tuatago Veloa on March 9th, creating a record $99.2 million in deadcap hits. That tops the previous mark of $85 million. The Denver Broncos took over two years after parting with Russell Wilson following the 2023 season. As two days later, the Arizona Cardinals cut Kyler Murray, absorbing another $54.7 million in dead money. These moves make the 2026 offseason one of the most expensive ever for quarterback dead capsharges. Such big financial burdens reshape team strategies, write one free agency, and trades heat up. Clubs often cut back on signings, restructure deals more aggressively, or bet big on the draft to recover. Fans have rebounded quickly from similar hits, though. Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl two years after Carson wins his deadcap fallout.

1:00Denver even made the AFC title game this past season, despite Russell Wilson's lingering $32 million for next year. Miami quickly signed Malik Willis from Tennessee and Green Bay as a replacement, while Arizona plans to turn to Jacobi Bressett, who started 12. Games last year, or Gardner Minchew. Many trades are already buzzing too, like Titus Howard heading to Cleveland and Trip McDuffie to the Rams. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com