The Miami Dolphins have slowly been working their way through transactions to become cap-compliant by the start of the new league year in a week’s time.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins said goodbye to one of their longest-tenured players on Tuesday – linebacker Jerome Baker.
Baker, 27, was drafted by Miami in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft following a collegiate career at Ohio State.
A starter from his rookie season, Baker recorded 587 tackles (31 for a loss), 46 quarterback hits, 22.5 sacks, 21 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and five interceptions during his six seasons in aqua and orange.
If this is a pre-June 1 cut, the Dolphins will save $9.8 million, according to Over the Cap, while incurring a dead-cap hit of $4.97 million in 2024.
It’s interesting to note that the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson has reported that Baker agreed to take a pay cut in 2024, but the sides couldn’t come to an agreement.
Now, Miami will need to find another linebacker to pair alongside David Long Jr. in the middle of the defense.