Dolphins' Jon-Eric Sullivan sets dubious NFL record after Tua Tagovailoa release

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn ImagesThe Miami Dolphins finally made the move Monday that fans across the nation had been waiting for. Tua Tagovailoa is no longer a member of the team.

The move leaves the Dolphins with a massive dead cap hit, the likes of which the NFL has never seen. It's record-setting. It's also an early defining moment for general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and an acceptance by Stephen Ross that they had made a mistake.

Tagovailoa's extension has been the center of controversy since the day he ran onto the practice field in front of fans, grabbed the microphone, and started yelling, "Show me the money." It was said to be a bet or a dare…