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Miami Dolphins have five player contracts that need addressed

By Brian Miller

Jan 9, 2016; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins executive vice president football operations Mike Tannenbaum addresses reporters during a press conference at Doctors Hospital Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins executive vice president football operations Mike Tannenbaum addresses reporters during a press conference at Doctors Hospital Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) celebrates after the final play of the game against the Los Angeles Rams, a Hail Mary in there end zone at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On the turf is Los Angeles Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88). The Dolphins came from behind to score a 14-10 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) celebrates after the final play of the game against the Los Angeles Rams, a Hail Mary in there end zone at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On the turf is Los Angeles Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88). The Dolphins came from behind to score a 14-10 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

BYRON MAXWELL

Maxwell is not going to be an easy decision to make for the Dolphins. While he got better as the season continued following his benching, the reality is that Maxwell really hasn’t shown the consistency that marks him as a legit outside corner that without question does not need to be replaced.

Maxwell has been good at times but at other times he has been a mess in the secondary. The Dolphins will be on the hook for $3 million of his $8.5 million 2017 salary if they release him but they will save $5.5. million. The question Miami has to ask is can they find better or at least a comparable skill set for cheaper?

In 2018 Maxwell’s contract escalates to $10 million but the Dolphins will gain all of that back with no dead money if they cut him. There were times when Maxwell made the Dolphins far better when he was on the field and the team could have used him in their playoff loss to the Steelers.

Still the question Miami will have to ask is whether or not Maxwell is consistent enough to warrant $8.5 million for at least one season. And he may be.

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