The desire for cap space can lead some teams to consider some rather peculiar options. Obviously, the first choice that many would consider is to cut dead weight, which - no doubt - the Miami Dolphins will be doing this offseason, as they look to increase their mere $8,293,035 in cap space (according to overthecap.com).
For instance, releasing veteran tight end Julius Thomas - who never truly regained his Denver form and was a disappointment throughout the 2017 season - will save the Dolphins $6.6 million dollars and will bring Miami's cap space to a total of $14,087,613.