In a surprising move, the Miami Dolphins are releasing quarterback Josh Rosen instead of working out a trade for him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
The Dolphins could have decided to keep him -- and his $750,000 salary -- as a backup, but they saw more value in cutting back and recouping some trade value.
It marks the second time Rosen has been jettisoned over the past 17 months and puts a cap on a largely unsuccessful tenure in Miami. It also gives Rosen a fresh start and a rare third chance to salvage his NFL career.