The Splash Zone 3/10/23: Dolphins restructure Bradley Chubb’s contract

The Miami Dolphins were able to clear up some of their cap space yesterday when they restructured edge rusher, Bradley Chubb’s contract. The Dolphins had to make some moves/restructures in order to generate some cap space and with this move, the team will save $14.656 million in 2023. Cornerback Byron Jones will be released next week, but is designated as a post-June 1 cut and will save the team $13.6 million when June comes around.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dolphins clear cap space with Bradley Chubb restructure - ProFootballTalk
The Dolphins signed edge rusher Bradley Chubb to a five-year extension after acquiring him in a trade with the Broncos last year and they’ve turned back to that contract in order to create some cap space ahead of the new league year.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Nick Saban addresses Tua Tagovailoa's concussions
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Miami Dolphins 2023: What's next at quarterback?
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Dolphins Secondary

Exploring where Dolphins stand at safety and potential options, and a big Fangio decision
Exploring where Miami Dolphins stand at safety and outside options

Former Dolphins

Grown Up and Slimmed-Down, Miami Dolphins' Mike Pouncey Finally Gets the Send-Off He Deserves
A matured Mike Pouncey weighed in on his complex legacy with the Miami Dolphins during a ceremony to announce his retirement.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 3/9/23: Improving the Dolphins special teams unit - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins restructure LB Bradley Chubb’s contract - The Phinsider
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Miami Dolphins have restructured Bradley Chubb’s contract, saving the team $14.656 million in 2023.

RAS Roundup: How athletic are the top tight end prospects for the Miami Dolphins in the 2023 NFL Draft? - The Phinsider
Which tight ends should the Miami Dolphins be targeting in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Miami Dolphins sign 4x Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey to one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the franchise - The Phinsider
Mike Pouncey played seven season with the Miami Dolphins, playing in 93 games during that time.

Miami Dolphins Free Agency 2023: Walk, tag, or re-sign -Mike Gesicki - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have two young safeties who appear set to man the defensive secondary for years to come, but does that mean the team no longer has room for Eric Rowe?

Who is your all-time most disliked/despised Miami Dolphins player? - The Phinsider
It's easy for most of us to reel off our favorite all-time Miami Dolphins player or players. But what about the opposite side of that coin, the players that you just could never stand for one...