The Miami Dolphins signed the biggest free agent on the market in 2015, adding defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to the roster. In signing Suh to a six-year, $114-million contract, Miami suddenly had one of the top defensive linemen in the game, and they had a player who could dominate the middle of the line of scrimmage at any time. Three years later, however, the Dolphins released Suh, eating $9.1 million in dead money while receiving $17 million in salary cap space - after June 1.
The Dolphins freed up a lot of salary cap space by releasing Suh, space they will use to sign their 2018 draft picks as well as keep emergency money for in season additions.