The Miami Dolphins have decided to release pass rusher Bradley Chubb after four seasons with the team. This move, confirmed by a source to ESPN, comes with two years remaining on Chubb’s contract. The Dolphins will save $7.3 million against their salary cap as a result of this decision.
If the Dolphins designate this move as a post-June 1 transaction, the cap savings could increase significantly to $20.2 million. This strategic financial maneuver reflects the team’s ongoing efforts to manage their cap space effectively as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Chubb, who is now 29 years old, had a productive season in 2023, recording 8.5 sacks while starting all 17 games. This performance came after he missed the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL injury. In total, he accumulated 22 sacks over 41 games with the Dolphins, a tenure that began when he was acquired from the Denver Broncos midway through the 2022 season.
Drafted fifth overall by the Broncos in 2018, Chubb has achieved a career total of 48 sacks across eight seasons in the NFL. His departure signifies a substantial change for the Dolphins’ defensive lineup as they look to bolster their roster ahead of the next NFL season.
The announcement was first reported by the NFL Network. ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques contributed to this report, providing additional context on Chubb’s career and impact on the team. The Dolphins will now shift their focus to filling the gap left by Chubb’s exit and exploring potential free-agent signings to enhance their defensive strategy.
