Dolphins dead money
The Miami Dolphins have about $185.0M in dead money in 2026, 1st most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $185.0M
- Rank in the NFL
- 1st most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 61.4%
Who the Dolphins are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | $55.4M |
| Tyreek Hill | $28.2M |
| Jaylen Waddle | $23.2M |
| Jalen Ramsey | $20.9M |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | $13.0M |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the Dolphins have?
The Miami Dolphins have about $185.0M in dead money in 2026, 1st most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the Dolphins have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Dolphins still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.