The 2021 NFL free agency period is here, with the “legal tampering” period starting on Monday and the actual signing period beginning on Wednesday. All of the Miami Dolphins rumors, speculation, and signings will be tracked right here, giving you a one-stop place to keep up with all of the craziness.
The Dolphins start this year’s free agency period with the eighth-most salary cap space in the league, with the ability to create more if and when needed. While the cap is down this year following a season with minimal fans in the stands, officially set at $182.5 million for 2021, Miami has an estimated $33.1 million in space. The Dolphins may not be as active this year as they were in last year’s free agent market, but they will be able to target key pieces, both potential top-end additions and key depth contributors as well.
Here are the Dolphins’ expected free agents. We will update this list as the rumors/signings begin. All of the stories being written will also be collected into this StoryStream, keeping everything organized and together for the free agency period.
Dolphins free agents
Unrestricted free agents
Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback - Signing with Washington (1-year, $10 million)
Jake Rudock, quarterback (not tendered as ERFA)
Matt Breida, running back - Signing with Bills (1-year, $1.15 million) (link to Buffalo Rumblings)
DeAndre Washington, running back
Isaiah Ford, wide receiver (not tendered as RFA)
Julién Davenport, tackle - Signing with Colts (1-year, TBP) (link to Stampede Blue)
Ted Karras, center - Signing with Patriots (1-year, $4 million)
Davon Godchaux, defensive tackle - Signing with Patriots (2-years, $16 million)
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker - Signing with Texans (1-year, $3.25 million)
Kyle Van Noy, linebacker (released) - Signing with Patriots (2-years, $13.2 million)
Kavon Frazier, safety
Matt Haack, punter - Signing with Bills
Isaiah Wilson, tackle (released after trade)
Dolphins acquisitions
Trades
Isaiah Wilson, tackle - from Tennessee Titans
Benardrick McKinney, linebacker - from Houston Texans
Shaq Lawson, linebacker - to Houston Texans
Signings
Michael Palardy, punter - 1-year, TBP
Cethan Carter, tight end/fullback - 3-years, TBP
Jacoby Brissett, quarterback - 1-year, $5 million
Malcolm Brown, running back - Signing; Update: 1-year, $1.75 million
Justin Coleman, cornerback - 1-year, $2.75 million
Adam Butler, defensive tackle - 2-year, up to $9.5 million
Robert Foster, wide receiver - Terms TBP
Adam Pankey, guard (RFA re-signed)
Calvin Munson, linebacker (RFA tendered - $850K)
Nik Needham, cornerback (RFA tendered- $850K)
Jomal Wiltz, cornerback (RFA tendered- $850K)
Vince Biegel, linebacker - Re-signed with Dolphins, 1-year, TBP
Jason Sanders, kicker - Signed extension
Will Fuller, wide recevier - 1-year, TBP
Brennan Scarlett, outside linebacker - 1-year, TBP
Elandon Roberts, linebacker - Re-signed with Dolphins (Details TBP)
Mack Hollins, wide receiver - Re-signed with Dolphins (Details TBP)
Kai Locksley, wide receiver - Details TBP
Duke Riley, linebacker - Details TBP
John Jenkins, defensive tackle - 1-year, TBP
Dolphins rumors
3/16, 11:55am ET: Dolphins “squarely in” on signing Patriots center David Andrews
3/16, 6:11pm ET: Dolphins “among three teams in mix” for Texans linebacker Tyrell Adams
3/17, 12:04pm ET: Allen Hurns and Albert Wilson “both in team’s plans” for 2021
3/23, 6am ET: Dolphins hosting Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy on FA visit
3/24, 5:11pm ET: Lawrence Guy returning to New England (article via Pats Pulpit)