Miami Dolphins to release wide-receiver Danny Amendola

The Miami Dolphins will release wide-receiver Danny Amendola soon according to multiple reports. The move will save $6 million in cap space.

Free agency begins on March 13th and the Dolphins are getting themselves in position to have salary cap space. It has been announced that Danny Amendola will be released sometime in the next day or two.

Amendola spent the 2018 season with the Dolphins signing a two-year contract prior to the 2018 season. He spent most of his career with the Patriots. It was often speculated that he could be released but when the Dolphins added Brian Flores as the HC and Chad O’Shea as the OC, it was thought that maybe they may keep him to try to help implement the new offensive system.

At $6 million in cap space this year however, it becomes clear that the Dolphins are purging big salaries as the re-build. At 33 Amendola should have no problem finding a new job. In fact he could end up back in New England as a free agent. He won’t make near $6 million however.

In 2018 Amendola not only stayed healthy but led the team with just under 60 receptions for just under 600 yards. However he never was that big part of the offense that Miami fans and perhaps the team hoped he would become.

In the locker room may be the harder replacement. Amendola emerged as a locker room leader as well as one on the field by showcasing and exemplary work ethic. Amendola is not likely going to be the only release. Miami is expected to release DeVante Parker as well by rescinding his 5th year option. There has als been some in the media who think Miami may try to move Kenny Stills as well but that is likely a far-fetched idea and nothing more.