The Dolphins struck a dramatic trade early on Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft, getting former No. 10 overall choice Josh Rosen from the Cardinals in exchange for a second-round choice. Rosens period in Miami lasted simply as long as at his first stop, as the Dolphins have ended up being the second team to carry on from the previous top possibility. ESPNs Adam Schefter reports the Dolphins are set to release the quarterback before Saturdays lineup cuts deadline.
Rosen appeared in 8 games last season, finishing 58 of 109 pass efforts for 567 backyards, one goal and 5 interceptions. When gotten from Arizona, Miami likely had the hope that the UCLA item would turn into a veteran starter. Instead, Rosen spent the year coping traveled veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, and the team chosen to utilize the No. 5 general choice in the 2020 NFL Draft on Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The circumstance is all too familiar to Rosen, who was passed over by the Cardinals when they prepared Kyler Murray.
Rosen, 23, now has the chance to land elsewhere. He will go through waivers however totally free to choose his next destination if he goes unclaimed. If declared, the team would be on the hook for his existing contact, which goes through the 2021 season with a team option for 2022. The offer would pay out roughly $3.7 million over the next 2 years of the offer.
Tagovailoa and Fitzpatrick are the only 2 quarterbacks staying on Miamis roster after what has been an offseason filled with modifications for the AFC East franchise. Coach Brian Flores is aiming to direct the group to a better finish than 5-11 in his 2nd season.
Groups are needed to get down to the 53-man lineup limitation by Saturday, Sep. 5 at 4 p.m. ET..
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