According to a report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the Dolphins planned to pursue both former Saints head coach Sean Payton and retired Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady earlier this offseason.
The plan was reportedly scrapped after Brian Flores filed his lawsuit against the Dolphins, Giants, Broncos and NFL at-large.
Sources told Florio that the Dolphins contacted the Saints for permission to speak with Payton shortly after he announced his retirement. That request was reportedly denied by New Orleans.
Miami would be forced to reach an agreement with New Orleans if it wished to hire Payton.