– Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman helped guide the search, and the Dolphins hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as the new general manager. Soon after, they locked in Jeff Hafley as the new head coach following 11 interviews. 🏈🔥
– QB situation up in the air: Tua Tagovailoa was benched late in the season, and the new regime will decide his fate. Sullivan emphasized respect for Tua and plans to talk with him before making any decisions; the door isn’t closed on Tua, though the 2025 performance wasn’t at his peak. 🏈📊
– Cap reality looms large: releasing Tua would unleash a massive dead-cap hit—$54M guaranteed in 2026, and a post-June 1 route would push dead cap to about $67M in 2026 and $32M in 2027, potentially the NFL record. Denver showed a big dead-cap era can still lead to a playoff push. 📊🔥
– Bottom line: A bold rebuild kicks off with new leadership, a fresh plan, and a pivotal QB decision ahead. Stay tuned for the next chapter in Miami’s quest to rise back to the top. 🏈🔥📊
