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Last week the Dolphins opted to use the transition tag on Vernon instead of the franchise tag. The latter would have given Miami compensation for Vernon if he signed a deal elsewhere. Instead they opted for the opportunity to match any offer that was received. Now they will get neither.
Dolphins have pulled the transition tag on LB/DE on Olivier Vernon, per source. Now a free agent. Will command big dollars.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
In a move that was not unexpected, the Dolphins have pulled that tag officially making him a full free agent.