Dolphins give new CB a small roster bonus in contract
The Miami Dolphins signed a former New England Patriots cornerback to a one-year deal. Let's look at the terms of the contract.
With the Miami Dolphins having seven cornerbacks hit free agency this offseason, they've decided to re-sign one and bring in a few who played elsewhere in 2025 to help make up for the losses. Among those new cornerbacks that Miami signed in the last two weeks is Alex Austin . According to Over the Cap , the Dolphins gave the 24-year-old a one-year deal worth $1.
22 million. The contract includes a $1. 15 millon base salary and a $75,000 roster bonus.
With no guaranteed money in the deal, the Dolphins could release Austin at any point before Week 1 and save the entire $1. 22 million with no dead cap penalty. This means Austin will be fighting for a roster spot this offseason, but considering the state of the room and his experience with the New England Patriots the last three years, he has a good shot of making the team.
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