Whether by contract restructure, re-signing, or outright release or trade, the Dolphins must address several players on their roster in order to get not just below this upcoming cap projection of $154 million but to give a new coach spending money to get the players on the roster that he wants.
Some of the moves that need to be made fall well into the category of “no-brainer” but some will be hard business decisions that will not leave the fan base happy. It’s a tightrope that will have to be navigated well enough to get the Dolphins competitive while at the same time not depleting a team that lacks deep talent.