The Splash Zone - 3/2/16: Olivier Vernon Gets The Transition Tag

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsThe deadline to use the franchise/transition tags was yesterday and there were plenty of roster moves yesterday. The Dolphins placed the transition tag on Olivier Vernon, meaning they can match any team's offer. The Dolphins want to keep Vernon, but not at his asking price. Vernon's days as a Dolphin may be numbered.

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Dolphins use transition tag on Olivier Vernon | The Daily Dolphin

The Dolphins are tagging Olivier Vernon, but it's the rarely-used transition tag. That means the Dolphins will pay Vernon $12.7 million in 2016 but other teams can still negotiate with him.

Dolphins Front Office

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