NFL Free Agency starts on March 9th, and the next few days will feature several Miami Dolphins rumors. While free agency doesn't officially start until Wednesday, Monday and Tuesday are "legal tampering" days. That means teams can discuss contracts with any player, although a deal can't be signed until Wednesday. With that in mind, here are a few of the more interesting rumors and news tidbits on the Dolphins.
Lamar Miller Will Talk To Other Teams
The Dolphins will let RB Lamar Miller hit the open market. The Palm Beach Post reports Miller will begin talking to other teams today, as the Dolphins and Miller could not agree to a contract. Miller wants roughly $8 million per year, while the Dolphins believe he's worth $5-6 million. Teams like the Cowboys and Colts could be interested, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Eagles-Dolphins Trade?
The Eagles and Dolphins are working on a potential trade involving a high-priced player.
The #Dolphins are in talks with the #Eagles on a trade for CB Byron Maxwell, source said. It's in the works,
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
The Eagles gave Byron Maxwell a 6-year, $63 million deal last year, but he struggled for much of the season. A trade will be problematic, because Maxwell carries more than $13 million in dead cap. The Dolphins have limited cap space, and taking on Maxwell's nearly $10 million cap hit for this year will be tricky.
Rapoport later claimed that the Dolphins will cut CB Brent Grimes after they acquire his replacement, implying that Maxwell would be his replacement.
UPDATE:
Adam Schefter reports the Eagles will ship out Kiko Alonso and Maxwell to Miami in exchange for draft picks. The deal is expected to be finalized in time for the start of the new league year.
Dolphins Interested In Broncos LB Brandon Marshall?
The Denver Broncos placed a second-round tender on restricted free agent linebacker Brandon Marshall. That means the Broncos can match any offer Marshall receives, and they'd get a second round pick in return if they don't.
Filed to ESPN: Broncos ILB Brandon Marshall... Restricted FA will get a 2nd round tender. Teams will be interested... Like Miami
— trey wingo (@wingoz) March 7, 2016
The Dolphins interest makes sense, as they have a need at linebacker and Marshall is one of the better young ones in the NFL.
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