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The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Brian Hartline today, making the first of the salary cap moves that will be necessary to free up spending money for this year's free agency moves and to sign the upcoming Draft class. Hartline spent six years with the Dolphins, but his release will give the team at least $3.15 million in salary cap space, or he could provide $5.95 million if the team uses one of its two post-June 1 designations.
The designation, however, would mean the Dolphins would not see the salary cap savings until June 2, meaning it would not be available for free agency.
Twitter, of course, reacted to the news of Hartline's release, with a random sampling of the tweets below:
@brianhartline you were my favorite Dolphin, an all around class act, and an absolute pleasure to cheer for and watch, you will be missed!
— Nicholas Bochicchio (@NickJBo13) February 27, 2015
@nicklongley3 you thought Tannehill was bad before... We just released Brian Hartline .
— Jordan May (@A1RJ0RDAN_10) February 27, 2015
I would love to see Brian hartline in a browns uniform!
— Fuchs (@Jfuchs110) February 27, 2015
Kansas City. Please sign Brian Hartline.
— Cory Johnson (@cjohnny27) February 27, 2015
Dolphins cut WR Brian Hartline SMH Dolphins aint going to be shit.
— Testicular_Fortitude (@D3Ave) February 27, 2015
@brianhartline Just please do NOT sign with the Patriots, Jets, or Bills! #ThanksForYourDedication #AlwaysADolphin
— Jonathan Calandrillo (@jmcalandrillo) February 27, 2015
they will REGRET this one! "@ESPNNFL: The Dolphins have released WR Brian Hartline. The 28 y/o had 1000 yard seasons in 2012, and 2013.
— Jerome Watts (@Lil_JSRG) February 27, 2015
Hey @brianhartline philly could use your sure-handed ability.
— Cody ParkLEE (@Nelson81) February 27, 2015
@brianhartline hate to see you on another team next yr. Classy guy tho and you won't be out of work long. Good luck sir.
— David Jackson (@djackson1609) February 27, 2015
Thanks for the memories @brianhartline you'll always be one of my all time favorite Dolphins. Best of luck to you!
— Paranormal Bass (@Paranormal_Bass) February 27, 2015
"@MiamiDolphins: The team has released WR Brian Hartline." Why?!?!?!? Better have something BIG planned for WR.
— Jordan May (@A1RJ0RDAN_10) February 27, 2015
Thank You @brianhartline for your time spent in Miami. Always one of my favorite players. Wish you luck wherever you land next!
— Nick Visconti. (@N_Visconti97) February 27, 2015
Wes Welker out Brian Hartline in for the Broncos
— Chris Heil (@thegrizzlybeard) February 27, 2015
@brianhartline thank you for some great memories while on the fins. You are my favorite offensive player, and hopefully we can resign you
— Robert Chadwick (@Reccer13) February 27, 2015
@brianhartline is one of the nicest NFL players I've ever met! Good luck wherever you go next!!
— ShawnTheGoalie (@Sonofkatyperry) February 27, 2015
"@MiamiDolphins: The team has released WR Brian Hartline." BOOOOOOO
— Gunnar (@BRO_ME_LOW) February 27, 2015
Another offseason, another group of dolphin jerseys to throw away. When will it end? #ByeByeBrian @brianhartline
— Scooter (@56Slevin) February 27, 2015
#Dolphins smart to cut Brian Hartline. Clears cap space. Hartline's performance didn't justify contract.
— Anthony DiMoro (@AnthonyDiMoro) February 27, 2015