The Miami Dolphins are currently projected to be way over the cap, giving general manager Chris Grier plenty of decisions to make in terms of cost-cutting measures. One of those decisions came this week, as the Dolphins are set to release veteran pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah, according to ESPN.
Releasing Ogbah prior to June 1 would save $13.7 million for Miami, according to Spotrac. A post-June 1 release designation would save the team $15.7 million. Prior to the 2022 season, Ogbah signed a four-year, $65 million deal after posting back-to-back nine-sack seasons for Miami. Since then, his production has dropped off considerably, producing just 6.5 sacks in the last two seasons combined.
One potential move the Dolphins are most likely to pursue is bringing back star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who could receive the franchise tag or a massive contract extension as he’s eligible for free agency. They’ll need to create as much cap space as possible to be in position to retain one of their top players and team leaders. It won’t hurt that the NFL’s salary cap is skyrocketing…
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/emmanuel-ogbah-landing-spots-dolphins-to-save-13-7-million-in-cap-space-by-cutting-veteran-de-per-report/
Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-02-23 20:34:47
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
