The Miami Dolphins reportedly released linebacker Kyle Van Noy on Tuesday.
The #Dolphins have informed LB Kyle Van Noy he will be released, source says. @CameronWolfe indicated this might be coming. It's confirmed.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 2, 2021
Van Noy, 29, signed a four-year, $51 million deal with the Dolphins last offseason, but he became a cap casualty for Miami this offseason.
By releasing Van Noy, the Dolphins save $9.75 million on the cap, but they are incurring $4.125 million in dead cap.
Dolphins LB Kyle Van Noy is a potential cap casualty who could be released before league year begins, source tells ESPN.
Talks are ongoing about releasing Van Noy in the coming days, a move that'd save Miami $9.75M in cap space. Andrew Van Ginkel would move into larger role.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 2, 2021
Last season, Van Noy appeared in 14 games, making 13 starts. He had 69 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
The Dolphins will likely turn to Andrew Van Ginkel to replace Van Noy on defense.
Van Ginkel made 11 starts for the Dolphins last season, racking up 48 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
The Dolphins could use the extra cap space to bolster their offense, but it seems that they are admitting a miss by releasing Van Noy after one season.
