As they embark on their rebuilding project, the Dolphins not only need to add players at various positions but also clear out considerable cap space.
According to the NFL Players Association, the Dolphins have just $5.9 million in cap space for next season after several low-money signings during the past two months, including veteran defensive end Tank Carradine, quarterback Jake Rudock and cornerback Dee Delaney. That $5.9 million would barely be enough to sign a draft class, let alone anything else.
In most cases, the Dolphins will carve out more space by releasing players, such as Andre Branch.