Dolphins Achieve 2024 Salary Cap Compliance with Key Contract Restructures

By restructuring contracts for four players, the Miami Dolphins cleared $28.78 million, becoming cap compliant ahead of the NFL's new league year.

The Miami Dolphins have become salary cap compliant for the 2024 season by restructuring the contracts of four key players, clearing a total of $28.78 million.
The restructured contracts include those of cornerback Jalen Ramsey, defensive tackle Zach Sieler, fullback Alec Ingold, and tight end Durham Smythe.
The restructuring was necessary as the Dolphins were approximately $25.1 million over the salary cap at the start of Monday.
Despite becoming cap compliant, the Dolphins lost four free agents to other teams, highlighting the challenges of managing a tight salary cap.
The team is also making strategic additions, including signing veteran linebacker Anthony Walker, to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.