MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It was a busy Monday for the Miami Dolphins.
Hours after asserting the launch of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and signing their new signal-caller, Malik Willis, the Dolphins watched a number of former gamers land with new groups as the official start of free agency nears.
Miami has additionally been working to clear wage cap area, a course of that included the launch of huge receiver Tyreek Hill, edge rusher Bradley Chubb, guard James Daniels and huge receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Here’s a have a look at a number of former Dolphins who will probably be on the move in 2026.
Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa is anticipated to signal a one-year, veteran-minimum cope with the Atlanta Falcons, in accordance to a number of reviews.
The deal can’t turn out to be official till Wednesday, when the Dolphins formally launch him at the start of the new league 12 months. Miami will take up a report $99 million in lifeless cash over two seasons.
Tagovailoa, 28, spent six seasons with the Dolphins however handled a number of accidents throughout his tenure.
Last season, he accomplished 260 passes for two,660 yards and 20 touchdowns with 15 interceptions.
Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Dolphins traded security Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets in alternate for a seventh-round decide in the 2026 NFL Draft that initially belonged to the Los Angeles Chargers, in accordance to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Fitzpatrick, 29, is anticipated to signal a three-year, $40 million contract with the Jets, his agent Drew Rosenhaus advised ESPN.
The move got here shortly after Miami introduced Tagovailoa’s launch at the start of the new league 12 months.
Fitzpatrick had one 12 months remaining on his $15.6 million non-guaranteed contract. The Dolphins opted to move the veteran defensive again, sending him to a division rival.
In 2025, Fitzpatrick recorded 82 tackles, one compelled fumble, two fumble recoveries and an interception.
Larry Borom
Former Dolphins offensive deal with Larry Borom signed with the Detroit Lions, a move that might reshape the staff’s offensive line, in accordance to NFL insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.
After Detroit launched veteran left deal with Taylor Decker, the expectation is that proper deal with Penei Sewell will shift to the left aspect, doubtlessly opening the door for Borom to take over at proper deal with.
Borom, 26, began 11 video games at proper deal with for the Dolphins in 2025.
Originally chosen by the Chicago Bears in the fifth spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft, Borom spent 4 seasons in Chicago enjoying each deal with spots and briefly at guard.
Jake Bailey
Former Dolphins punter Jake Bailey has agreed to a three-year cope with the Atlanta Falcons, in accordance to Schefter.
Bailey, 28, joined Miami in 2023 after incomes first-team All-Pro honors with the New England Patriots in 2020, when he averaged 48.7 yards per punt.
After a dip in manufacturing throughout his closing seasons in New England, Bailey rebounded in Miami. He averaged 45.7 yards per punt in 2023 and continued to enhance.
In his closing season with Miami, Bailey averaged 47.7 yards per punt with a 42.6 internet common — each amongst the greatest marks of his profession outdoors of his 2020 All-Pro season.
Jaelan Phillips
Linebacker Jaelan Phillips has agreed to a four-year, $120 million cope with the Carolina Panthers that features $80 million in assured cash, in accordance to ESPN.
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Phillips from Miami at the November commerce deadline in alternate for a 2026 third-round draft decide.
Phillips, 26, appeared in eight regular-season video games for Philadelphia, recording two sacks, seven quarterback hits, a compelled fumble and 4 passes defended.
A primary-round select of the University of Miami in 2021, Phillips has handled a number of accidents in recent times, together with a torn Achilles in 2023 and {a partially} torn ACL in 2024.
He performed in all 17 video games throughout the 2025 season — the first time he had appeared in each recreation since 2022.
The Dolphins additionally parted methods with fullback Alec Ingold and kicker Jason Sanders.
The 29-year-old fullback spent the final 4 seasons in Miami and served as a staff captain. He performed in 66 profession video games for Miami and recorded 20 carries for 34 yards and three touchdowns.
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Dolphins and Ingold have been unable to agree on a brand new contract. He was set to make $3.55 million this season with a cap hit exceeding $5 million.
The Los Angeles Chargers and Ingold agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal that reunites him with former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, now the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, in accordance to reviews.
Sanders, 30, who leaves Miami with a streak of 27 consecutive made subject targets and ideal accuracy on 50+-yard makes an attempt in his final 9 tries. He has not signed with a brand new staff as of Tuesday afternoon.
Following the cuts, the commerce of Minkah Fitzpatrick, the signing of Malik Willis and the re-signing of tight finish Greg Dulcich, the Dolphins nonetheless stood $1.8 million over the $301.2 million wage cap as of late Tuesday morning. in accordance to Over The Cap.
Cuts or trades are anticipated to proceed as Miami appears to create sufficient cap room to signal its draft picks.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Dolphins have eight alternatives in the 2026 NFL Draft, together with three third-round picks. The group is headlined by the No. 11 total decide in the first spherical.
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