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And just a few days into free agency, some teams have to be wondering what to do. The Miami Dolphins somehow worked around the record dead salary cap hit from Tua Tagovailoa to sign Malik Willis, who became the most attractive option by far.
The first week of NFL free agency is in the books, and while many of the biggest names have already been signed, several quality free agents and trade targets are still waiting to be picked up by the teams that can afford them.
Throughout the first week of NFL free agency, the Miami Dolphins have already relinquished 12 players. While some of those players left as their contracts with the team expired, others were released by the Dolphins in an effort to improve their current salary cap situation.
The Broncos still have plenty of salary cap space, so we could see some free agency moves on deck.
The Denver Broncos entered the offseason with the expectation that the franchise would add a difference-maker at either tight end, wide receiver, or running back. So far, though, that hasn't been the case.
In his latest 2026 NFL mock draft for The Athletic, Nick Baumgardner projects the Denver Broncos will add a defensive lineman following the departure of John Franklin-Myers during NFL free agency. Baumgardner's mock draft has Denver selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald with the 30th overall pick in the first round.