The Miami Dolphins are facing a brutal financial reality, with the team projected to set an NFL record for dead money while navigating what many view as the league’s worst salary-cap situation. Joe argues the massive contract given to Tua Tagovailoa is at the center of the problem, though he notes it’s far from the only deal that has backfired during this stretch of roster building. The conversation broadens to Miami’s larger struggles, including a 25-year playoff win drought and a roster now filled with holes after several high-profile releases. With more cuts and potential trades looming, the crew breaks down how the Dolphins got here and what a painful reset could look like moving forward.

Feb 26, 2026


