It really makes no sense for the Miami Dolphins to cut cornerback Byron Maxwell now.
Such a move would represent a significant cap hit. It would get rid of a player -- admittedly perplexing one -- at a position of need. And after losing Tony Lippett for the season to an Achilles’ injury, the Dolphins are not long on talent at the position anyway.
But is Maxwell in the doghouse now? Yes. And he’s not exactly digging himself out lately, either.
On Wednesday Maxwell told colleague Barry Jackson he didn’t think the benching is right
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