Contract Five of Miami's top six salaries aren't on the team.
The Dolphins are carrying an all-time record $182.29 million in dead cap. It was built on purpose.
The Miami Dolphins carry a reported $182.29 million in dead cap for 2026 — an all-time NFL figure, against a previously reported ceiling of roughly $130 million for any club. Defensive tackle Zach Sieler, at a reported $11.4 million, is the highest cap charge among players actually on the active roster. Five players no longer with the club carry larger charges than any active player: Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Ramsey, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. None of these figures come from a league or club filing. Cap accounting is not publicly disclosed, and every number here traces to cap databases and reporting.
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