Barry Jackson

The mystery of how the Dolphins created cap space to execute the Waddle trade has been solved. Per source, the Dolphins simultaneously executed simple cap restructures with Brewer and Achane. The moves have no impact on the Dolphins' ability to extend them long-term. The Dolphins currently have $2 M in cap space. (A lot more will arrive June 2, with Chubb previously designated as a post-June 1 cut.) Now their focus turns to the draft; the Dolphins have 11 picks -- including 7 of the top 94.

Now 29 signings in the Sullivan era. And now competition not only at kicker, but punter as well.

The Dolphins found a way to be cap compliant at end of business day yesterday after Waddle dead cap hit (which overthecap says put them $8.5 M over). It did not involve cutting any player and did not involve changing post-June 1 designation on Chubb, whose status remains same. Cap savings on Chubb won't be felt until June 2. On that day, Miami should have $20 M in space to sign draft class and do other things.