Dolphins gain $21 million in cap space with June-1 cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and linebacker Bradley Chubb as post-June 1 cuts on June 1, 2026. This move provides the team with $20.22 million in cap relief from Chubb and $868,000 from Tagovailoa. Chubb will carry a $10.97 million cap hit in 2026, while Tagovailoa's hit will be $55.4 million. The Dolphins are expected to use their new cap space to sign draft picks and possibly add free agents as well.
- •Miami released Tua Tagovailoa and Bradley Chubb on June 1, 2026.
- •Chubb's release frees up $20.22 million in cap space.
- •Tagovailoa's release adds $868,000 in cap relief.
- •Dolphins must allocate about $10 million to sign 13 draft picks.
- •Future cap hits include $10.97 million for Chubb in 2026 and $55.4 million for Tagovailoa.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — How much cap relief do the Dolphins get on Monday after June-1 cuts?
"The Miami Dolphins released two players as post June-1 cuts, and now that the date has come, how much cap relief are they getting?
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