Dolphins, Cardinals turn 2026 into NFL’s priciest QB breakup year
By Jared Beilby
Published on March 18, 2026.
The Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals have experienced the highest costliest quarterback breakups in NFL history in 2026. The Dolphins' release of Tua Tagovailoa resulted in a total of $99.2 million in dead cap, surpassing the previous record of $85 million when they released Russell Wilson. The Arizona Cardinals also released Kyler Murray to the dead cap tune of $54.7 million. The timing of these breakups aligns with teams' efforts to reshape their rosters through free agency and trades.
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