.png){kind=small}
NFL
Miami Dolphins 2026 Financial Summary
A current summary of Miami Dolphins 2026 player cap & cash figures.
RELATED:
Potential Next-Man-Up NFL Contract Candidates
RELATED:
Dolphins Release Hill, Daniels, Westbrook
Total Cap
$308,805,382 / 14th
Top 51 Cap Space
$-5,999,376 / 25th
Reserve Lists
$0 / 25th
Dead Cap
$73,949,385 / 3rd
2026 Active Roster
| Player (54) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Dead Cap | Cash Total | Free Agent Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 28 | $56,267,647 | 18.54% | ($99,200,000) | $55,000,000 | 2029 |
2 |
Chubb Bradley Chubb | ED | 30 | $31,202,739 | 10.28% | ($23,859,239) | $20,230,000 | 2028 |
3 |
Fitzpatrick Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | 30 | $18,849,000 | 6.21% | ($12,996,000) | $15,600,000 | 2027 |
4 |
Jackson Austin Jackson | RT | 27 | $15,389,116 | 5.07% | ($13,764,348) | $11,500,000 | 2027 |
5 |
Waddle Jaylen Waddle | WR | 28 | $11,658,909 | 3.84% | ($39,858,800) | $17,241,000 | 2029 |
6 |
Sieler Zach Sieler | DL | 31 | $11,419,000 | 3.76% | ($30,850,000) | $16,745,000 | 2030 |
7 |
Brooks Jordyn Brooks | LB | 29 | $10,862,166 | 3.58% | ($8,273,669) | $8,375,000 | 2027 |
8 |
Brewer Aaron Brewer | C | 29 | $9,147,000 | 3.01% | ($7,590,000) | $7,000,000 | 2027 |
9 |
Achane Devon Achane | RB | 25 | $6,005,627 | 1.99% | ($238,627) | $5,767,000 | 2027 |
10 |
Ingold Alec Ingold | FB | 30 | $5,055,000 | 1.67% | ($1,995,000) | $3,890,000 | 2027 |
11 |
Grant Kenneth Grant | DL | 23 | $4,990,071 | 1.64% | ($17,964,255) | $1,838,014 | 2029 |
12 |
Sanders Jason Sanders | K | 31 | $4,581,500 | 1.51% | ($663,000) | $4,250,000 | 2027 |
13 |
Robinson Chop Robinson | ED | 23 | $4,084,426 | 1.35% | ($8,849,590) | $2,156,476 | 2029 |
14 |
Dodson Tyrel Dodson | LB | 28 | $3,682,500 | 1.21% | ($717,500) | $3,000,000 | 2027 |
15 |
Savaiinaea Jonah Savaiinaea | G | 22 | $2,573,290 | 0.85% | ($9,263,844) | $1,354,658 | 2029 |
16 |
Paul Patrick Paul | LT | 26 | $1,885,008 | 0.62% | ($1,336,112) | $1,423,336 | 2028 |
17 |
Brents Julius Brents | CB | 26 | $1,867,764 | 0.62% | - | $1,867,764 | 2027 |
18 |
Wright Jaylen Wright | RB | 23 | $1,265,005 | 0.42% | ($380,010) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
19 |
Smith Kion Smith | G | 28 | $1,145,000 | 0.38% | - | $1,145,000 | 2027 |
20 |
Washington Malik Washington | WR | 25 | $1,124,890 | 0.37% | ($99,780) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
21 |
Phillips Jordan Phillips | DL | 22 | $1,119,576 | 0.37% | ($343,728) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
22 |
Marshall Jr. Jason Marshall Jr. | CB | 24 | $1,111,323 | 0.37% | ($318,969) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
23 |
Trader Jr. Dante Trader Jr. | S | 23 | $1,108,696 | 0.37% | ($311,085) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
24 |
Washington Tahj Washington | WR | 25 | $1,097,599 | 0.36% | ($45,198) | $1,075,000 | 2028 |
25 |
Duck Storm Duck | CB | 26 | $1,081,667 | 0.36% | ($6,667) | $1,075,000 | 2027 |
26 |
Marshall Terrace Marshall | WR | 26 | $1,075,000 | 0.35% | - | $1,215,000 | 2027 |
27 |
Turner Cole Turner | TE | 26 | $1,075,000 | 0.35% | - | $1,075,000 | 2027 |
28 |
Warren Carter Warren | RT | 27 | $1,075,000 | 0.35% | - | $1,075,000 | 2027 |
29 |
Gordon II Ollie Gordon II | RB | 22 | $1,073,166 | 0.35% | ($204,498) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
30 |
Ewers Quinn Ewers | QB | 23 | $1,037,894 | 0.34% | ($98,682) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
31 |
Biggers Zeek Biggers | DL | 23 | $1,030,418 | 0.34% | ($76,254) | $1,005,000 | 2029 |
32 |
Meyer Andrew Meyer | C | 26 | $1,010,000 | 0.33% | ($5,000) | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
33 |
Battle Miles Battle | CB | 26 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
34 |
Brown Omar Brown | S | 26 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
35 |
Colbert Jordan Colbert | S | 26 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
36 |
Johnson Isaiah Johnson | CB | 26 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
37 |
Maitre Jason Maitre | CB | 26 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
38 |
Miller Cam Miller | QB | 25 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
39 |
Edwards Donovan Edwards | RB | 23 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2028 |
40 |
Woodard Jackson Woodard | LB | 24 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
41 |
Robinson Ethan Robinson | CB | 23 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
42 |
Wease Jr. Theo Wease Jr. | WR | 25 | $1,005,000 | 0.33% | - | $1,005,000 | 2027 |
43 |
Conyers Jalin Conyers | TE | 25 | $890,000 | 0.29% | ($10,000) | $885,000 | 2028 |
44 |
Daniels Braeden Daniels | LT | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
45 |
Kuntz Zack Kuntz | TE | 27 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
46 |
McLendon Derrick McLendon | ED | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
47 |
Cooper Jr. Keith Cooper Jr. | DL | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 | |
48 |
Henning AJ Henning | WR | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
49 |
Coleman Seth Coleman | ED | 26 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
50 |
Ossai K.C. Ossai | LB | 24 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
51 |
Huntley Alex Huntley | ED | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
52 |
Priebe Josh Priebe | G | 25 | $885,000 | 0.29% | - | $885,000 | 2028 |
53 |
Goode Cameron Goode | LB | 28 | - | - | - | - | |
54 |
Bonner Ethan Bonner | CB | 27 | - | - | - | - |
2026 Dead Money
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (25) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hill Tyreek Hill | WR | 32 | $28,248,750 | 9.31% |
2 |
Ramsey Jalen Ramsey | CB | 32 | $20,868,000 | 6.88% |
3 |
Armstead Terron Armstead | LT | 35 | $10,732,750 | 3.54% |
4 |
Daniels James Daniels | G | 29 | $4,800,000 | 1.58% |
5 |
Wilson Zach Wilson | QB | 27 | $3,800,000 | 1.25% |
6 |
Smith Jonnu Smith | TE | 31 | $1,650,000 | 0.55% |
7 |
Westbrook Nick Westbrook | WR | 29 | $1,600,000 | 0.53% |
8 |
Judon Matt Judon | DE | 34 | $1,360,000 | 0.45% |
9 |
Smith Cam Smith | CB | 26 | $527,895 | 0.17% |
10 |
Kamara Mohamed Kamara | OLB | 27 | $160,436 | 0.05% |
11 |
McMorris Patrick McMorris | S | 25 | $89,882 | 0.03% |
12 |
Adams B.J. Adams | CB | 23 | $13,334 | 0.00% |
13 |
Saunders Jr John Saunders Jr | S | 25 | $13,334 | 0.00% |
14 |
Armstrong Andrew Armstrong | WR | 26 | $13,334 | 0.00% |
15 |
Robinson Ethan Robinson | CB | 23 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
16 |
Priebe Josh Priebe | G | 25 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
17 |
Wease Jr. Theo Wease Jr. | WR | 25 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
18 |
West Addison West | G | 26 | $10,000 | 0.00% |
19 |
Henning AJ Henning | WR | 25 | $6,667 | 0.00% |
20 |
Asante Eugene Asante | LB | 25 | $6,667 | 0.00% |
21 |
Huntley Alex Huntley | DE | 25 | $6,667 | 0.00% |
22 |
Murphy Grayson Murphy | OLB | 26 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
23 |
Noel Nate Noel | RB | 24 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
24 |
Baldwin Monaray Baldwin | WR | 24 | $3,334 | 0.00% |
25 |
Kushi Tedi Kushi | T | 25 | $1,667 | 0.00% |
2026 Draft Pool
Projected cap hits for upcoming draft picks. These placeholder figures are NOT being factored into any total salary cap allocations.
| Round / Pick | Player | Pos | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Top-51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1, #11 | $5,037,950 | $5,037,950 | ||
| R2, #43 | $2,047,079 | $2,047,079 | ||
| R3, #75 | $1,281,765 | $396,765 | ||
| R3, #87 | $1,226,754 | $341,754 | ||
| R3, #90 | $1,223,274 | $338,274 | ||
| R4, #111 | $1,169,087 | $284,087 | ||
| R5, #149 | $1,008,542 | $123,542 | ||
| R7, #227 | $922,716 | $37,716 | ||
| $13,917,167 | $8,607,167 |
2026 Cap Totals
| 2026 NFL Salary Cap | $301,200,000 | |
| 2025 Rollover Cap | $1,221,006 | 29th |
| Adjustment | $-500,000 | 18th |
| Adjusted Salary Cap | $301,921,006 | 29th |
| Active Roster | $234,855,997 | 27th |
| Dead Money | $73,949,385 | 3rd |
| Top-51 / Off-Season Cap | ||
| Cap Alasd locations (Top-51) | $307,920,382 | 11th |
| Cap Space (Top-51) | $-5,999,376 | 25th |
2026 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Austin Jackson |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$1,000,000 |
| 3/13/2026 | Jason Sanders |
ROSTER BONUS
2026-27 Roster Bonus — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$500,000 |
| 3/13/2026 | Tua Tagovailoa |
BASE
2027-28 Base — 3rd league day of 2026 |
$3,000,000 |
| 3/15/2026 | Jaylen Waddle |
BASE
2027-28 Base — 5th league day of 2026 |
$15,203,795 |
| 8/31/2026 | Zach Sieler |
OPTION BONUS
2026-27 Option Bonus — exercised by 8/31/2026 |
$14,190,000 |
.jpg)