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5 Miami Dolphins who may have played their last game in Miami

By Brian Miller

DAVIE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins answers questions from the media during a season ending press conference at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on December 30, 2019 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
DAVIE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins answers questions from the media during a season ending press conference at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on December 30, 2019 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Eric Rowe
Sep 20, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe (21) breaks up the pass intended for Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The Miami Dolphins could part with two safeties or one of either Eric Rowe or Bobby McCain.

Eric Rowe has been a good safety for the Dolphins. He has made some great plays and typically doesn’t allow receivers to get behind him. Working in his favor is the knowledge of the Brian Flores defense and their relationship with the Patriots.

What isn’t working for him is his contract and the Dolphins presumed desire to get younger and upgrade the position.

Rowe will count $5 million against the Dolphins cap and all but $1 million is recoverable. That puts $4 million spending dollars back in the bank for the Dolphins.

If the Dolphins look to the draft for a potential replacement, I would suspect Rowe would stick around for the 2021 season. He is a veteran, well-liked, can help a rookie learn the position, and of course, Brian Flores can rely on him.

Should Miami turn to the free-agent market in March, Rowe could be the one who heads out the door but I’m not sure the Dolphins can find a replacement in that market at $5 million per year. Rowe is a bargain right now but he is at a position that Miami will hope to upgrade.

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