The Miami Dolphins are removing the transition from defensive end Olivier Vernon with free agency opening up at 4pm today.
Dolphins pulled transition tag because they will get a compensatory draft pick when Olivier Vernon leaves; wouldn’t have if he left tagged.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
We have withdrawn the Transition Player Designation on DE Olivier Vernon.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 9, 2016
The #Giants likely making call right now. Vernon is their No.