Miami Dolphins to Release Pass Rusher Bradley Chubb
The Miami Dolphins are releasing pass rusher Bradley Chubb, according to sources. The move signals a potential rebuilding phase for the team's defense. Chubb was a significant part of the Dolphins' pass rush, and his departure will free up considerable salary cap space.
- To acquire Bradley Chubb from the Denver Broncos in November 2022, the Dolphins traded a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick, and running back Chase Edmonds. - Immediately after the trade, Miami signed Chubb to a five-year, $110 million contract extension that included $63.2 million in guaranteed money. - This release will save the Dolphins $7.3 million against the 2026 salary cap but will result in a dead money charge of $23.86 million. Designating the release as a post-June 1 cut would increase the 2026 cap savings to $20.2 million by spreading the dead cap hit over two years. - Chubb's on-field performance was impacted by a significant injury; he suffered a torn ACL late in the 2023 season and missed the entire 2024 campaign. - In his first full season with the team in 2023, he recorded 11 sacks and led the NFL with six forced fumbles before the injury. He returned in 2025 to post 8.5 sacks. - The decision to release Chubb was anticipated following a contract restructure that created a prohibitive $31.2 million cap hit for the 2026 season. - This move is part of a larger financial reset by the Dolphins' new management, which also released wide receiver Tyreek Hill and guard James Daniels, clearing more than $56 million in total 2026 cap space.
