Dolphins Fire GM; Tua Trade Complicated by Cap

The Dolphins fired GM Chris Grier after a 2-7 start, prompting talk of a roster reset and potential heavy activity at the trade deadline. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who leads the league with 11 interceptions, could be benched and possibly moved, with backups Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers cited as alternatives. Miami's ability to cut or trade Tua is constrained by his four-year, $212.4 million extension and roughly $54–57 million in remaining guarantees for 2026. Reports say an offseason release would create about $99.2 million in dead-cap, while a pre-June 1 trade would leave roughly $45.2 million in dead money and a post-June 1 cut would allow Miami to spread $67.4 million into 2026 and $31.8 million into 2027. Those contract realities limit short-term roster moves and complicate prospects for any new GM or coach attempting to remake the franchise.