Miami Dolphins overhaul their strategy with bold cap moves—could this be the reset that propels them into contention in 2026? Kyle Crabbs maps out a fully simulated offseason blueprint, spotlighting major roster shakeups like releasing Alec Ingold and Jason Sanders, shopping Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dallas Cowboys for critical draft assets, and unlocking cap flexibility through innovative contract restructuring with Tua Tagovailoa.

Key topics include long-term salary cap health, prioritizing dependable talent over short-term fixes, and setting a higher standard for team culture. Kyle Crabbs weighs the impact of offloading high-profile contracts like Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, establishing aggressive but responsible budgeting, and laying the groundwork for acquiring more draft picks. With the NFL’s cash vs. cap dynamic in the spotlight, can Miami balance financial discipline with playoff ambitions? Tune in for the ultimate guide to the Dolphins’ ambitious 2026 roster rebuild.

00:00 NFL Cap Strategy and Planning

04:51 "Value Stability and Long-Term Planning"

07:02 Draft Goals: Culture and Commitment

11:55 Salary Cap Compliance and Dead Cap

16:11 NFL Cap Management Strategy

19:03 "Chubb Release and Cap Strategy"

21:53 Proposed Trade: Fitzpatrick & Picks

23:41 "Dolphins, Cowboys, Trades, and Cap"

26:43 Cap Flexibility Through Rollover Savings

30:05 "Dolphins' Cap Strategy Flexibility"

33:33 "Locked On Dolphins Preview"

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The Miami Dolphins' challenge for 2023 is to win big. Their challenge for after the season is to redistribute their salary cap and keep the nucleus of the team in place for the long-haul. How that happens is a mystery but much of the attention on the subject has been given to a number of players. But heavyweight players like Bradley Chubb, Jalen Ramsey and Tua Tagovailoa also offer some cap flexibility after the season.

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For the fourth straight year, the Miami Dolphins have been named the NFL’s top organization off the field.

Stability. Culture. Leadership.

Now the question becomes: does it translate to championships?

Jim "Gries" and former Miami Dolphins DT Jeff Zgonina break down:

• What “#1 organization” really means to players
• How culture impacts free agency decisions
• The NFL Combine truth most fans miss
• Dolphins draft priorities
• AFC East competition

Real football conversation. No noise.

***** 'LIVE' Miami Dolphins Commentary + Analysis from former Miami Dolphins Defensive Tackle Jeff “Z” Zgonina, Locked On Dolphins Host Kyle Crabbs and Dolphins POSTCAST Host Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber.

The Dolphins are building toward the 2026 season, and we will be right here 'LIVE' with your DOLPHINS SQUAD SHOW every Monday and Wednesday at noon ET all year long.
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