The Miami Dolphins introduced three roster strikes Friday afternoon, beginning to make the cuts wanted to carry their 2025 NFL wage cap so as. Reported earlier within the day, the introduced strikes included the discharge of working again Raheem Mostert. Added to that transfer was the discharge of cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight finish Durham Smythe.
Earlier than the strikes, Miami was estimated to be round $12 million over the 2025 wage cap. Whereas the cap has not been formally set for subsequent season, the Dolphins have till the brand new league 12 months begins on March 12 to create the required area to satisfy the restrict and supply any area they want totally free agent and draft choose signing. Mostert was set to account for $3.9 million towards the 2025 cap, whereas Fuller was scheduled to value $8.2 million and Smythe would have been $4.8 million.
Releasing Mostert supplied $2.9 million in cap aid, whereas Fuller supplies $2.8 million and Smythe added $2.1 million.
Fuller was in his first season with Miami. He performed in 11 video games, all begins, earlier than a knee harm shortened his season. He recorded 50 tackles, seven passes defensed, and a fumble return this season. Fuller initially entered the NFL in 2016 as a third-round choose of the Washington Commanders. He additionally performed for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs throughout his profession.
Smythe was Miami’s longest-tenured performed, becoming a member of the crew as a fourth-round choose within the 2018 Draft. The veteran noticed his taking part in time with the Dolphins curtailed this 12 months as free-agent acquisition Jonnu Smith moved into the highest tight finish position. Smythe appeared in all 17 video games in 2024, beginning 4 instances, with 9 receptions for 53 yards.
Mixed the three strikes carry Miami to round $4.2 million over the cap.
