What happened: The Miami Dolphins have decided to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a record dead cap charge of $99.2 million (£74.2 million).
Why it matters:
- This is the highest dead cap hit ever recorded in the NFL, impacting the Dolphins' salary cap and financial flexibility.
- The move affects the team's roster strategy and Tagovailoa's career prospects in the league.
MNN Take: Releasing a player with such a large dead cap cost is unusual and shows the Dolphins' commitment to restructuring their team despite financial consequences.
Sources: BBC Sport