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Philadelphia traded star wideout A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, timing the move to minimize dead-cap charges, while the Eagles have rebuilt their receiving corps with Makai Lemon and veterans like Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore as DeVonta Smith steps into the No. 1 role.
Miami announced the release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation, creating a record $99.2 million dead-cap hit ($67.4M in 2026 and $31.8M in 2027) as the franchise pivots after another playoff-less season and changes its leadership. Tagovailoa becomes a free agent, with several teams reportedly wary of his hefty contract and potential to compete in 2026 free agency.
The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander and are applying his full $17.04 million dead cap hit to their 2025 salary cap, citing his injury history and limited playing time as reasons for the decision, despite offers for contract restructuring and trade interest.