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Analyzing the terms of RB Sony Michel’s new contract with Dolphins

Roughly half of the contract is guaranteed.

Despite signing Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert early in the offseason, the Miami Dolphins opted to bring in former Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots running back Sony Michel earlier this month.

Michel brings a championship pedigree, with two Super Bowl victories in his career, and a different running style to an offense that’s pretty much built around speed.

That’s why head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier signed Michel to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million which is all accounted for in his cap hit. According to Over the Cap, $500,000 of Michel’s $1.16 million base salary is guaranteed, and he also receives $350,000 in a signing bonus and $240,000 in per-game roster bonuses.

If Michel were to be cut before the start of the season, the Dolphins would incur a dead cap hit of $850,000. His release would save just $900,000.

With this information, it seems likely that Michel makes the roster. It would probably take an extremely poor showing from the former Bulldog as well as a great performance from at least one of the lower backs on the depth chart such as Salvon Ahmed, ZaQuandre White or Gerrid Doaks.

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Report: Patriots make contract decision on two former Georgia players

Per ESPN, the New England Patriots have made contract decisions on former UGA football stars Sony Michel and Isaiah Wynn.

In 2018, the New England Patriots selected two Georgia Bulldogs with both of their first-round NFL draft picks.

At No. 23 overall, the Patriots took former UGA offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn. Eight picks later, New England selected Georgia’s third all-time leading rusher, Sony Michel.

Now, the Patriots have reportedly made their decisions on fifth-year options for both former Bulldogs.

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, New England has picked up the fifth-year option on Wynn and declined to do so on Michel.

Wynn, though only having played in 18 games since entering the NFL, has served as the Patriots starting left tackle since entering the league. He missed his entire rookie season after suffering a torn ACL in a preseason game, but when healthy, he’s performed well.

Per ESPN:

By having his option exercised, Wynn will be paid a base salary of $10.4 million, fully guaranteed, in 2022.

As for Michel, he’s had his ups and downs since entering the NFL. The former 5-star recruit and Rose Bowl hero has racked up 2,292 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in his three NFL seasons but has proved inconsistent. Additionally, he found himself on the injured reserve last season, allowing him to play in only nine games.

Michel has had some bright spots with New England, though. In his first year, en route to a Super Bowl, Michel scored the most playoff rushing touchdowns by a rookie in league history.

Had the Patriots picked up the fifth-year option on Michel, Michel would be set to earn a fully guaranteed base salary of roughly $4.5 million, per Over the Cap, in 2022.