Dolphins' GM Sullivan to Rebuild Through Draft Picks
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Miami Dolphins' new general manager, announced this week he will use the NFL draft to rebuild the roster, entering his first draft with 11 selections including two first-round picks at Nos. 11 and 30. He brings two decades of talent evaluation experience from the Green Bay Packers.
Miami faces a constrained short-term payroll after cutting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa last month, triggering a $99 million dead-cap hit split over two years and a $54 million payment obligation; the team has moved to start Malik Willis at quarterback. Coaches and local analysts say the front office will prioritize drafting playmakers and managing cap implications this offseason.
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Timeline
- 1. Sullivan spent approximately two decades evaluating talent for the Green Bay Packers.
- 2. Sullivan was hired as Miami Dolphins general manager to lead roster rebuilding.
- 3. Coach Jeff Hafley stated at an owners' meeting the team will 'draft guys that love football.'
- 4. The Dolphins cut Tua Tagovailoa last month, creating a $99 million dead-cap hit.
- 5. Sullivan enters his first Dolphins draft with 11 picks, including selections at Nos. 11 and 30.
Why it matters
The Dolphins' new GM, Sullivan, is set to shake things up. If you're a fan, expect new faces on the field this season. If you're a fantasy football player, keep an eye on the draft. You might find a few sleepers in Miami's picks.
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