The new NFL league year doesn’t begin until next month, but teams are already making moves.

The Dolphins are clearly entering a new era under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley, as the organization didn’t waste much time by releasing WR Tyreek Hill, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, G James Daniels, and LB Bradley Chubb—with the moves clearing up over $56 million in cap space for 2026. Hill is of course the headlining release as an eight-time Pro Bowl selection with Kansas City and Miami, and he will now be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. The question for Hill will obviously be his health after suffering a dislocated knee and torn ACL at the end of September, but Hill is free to sign with a team at any time and says he plans to continue his career.

The moves for the Dolphins thus far didn’t include the expected departure of QB Tua Tagovailoa, but a trade is clearly the preferred option for the team—as a release would create the largest dead cap hit in NFL history ($99.2 million before June 1). RB De’Von Achane (set to be a free agent in 2027) and WR Jaylen Waddle (in trade talks at last year’s deadline) are logical candidates to be moved via trade in the coming weeks.

Bottom line: Miami is tearing things down, but Sullivan and Hafley seem like the type to attempt a quick, “competitive” rebuild similar to what the Lions accomplished under GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell. The same kind of turnaround is easier said than done, though, and the Dolphins would need to hit on their eventual choice at quarterback and a bunch of draft picks (like Detroit did) for that to be a reality.

Also, NFL free agent rankings should probably be held off—as there are always big releases before the start of the new league year.

There were a plethora of a assistant coaching hires over the past week, from the defending Super Bowl champions finding their OC to moves for former head coaches around the league.

Former HC landing spots: Titans HC Brian Callahan is the new QB coach for the Giants, former HC John Fox (Senior Assistant Coach) is among the hires for the Bills, and Mike McCoy has been named the Assistant HC for the Raiders.

The Seahawks found their OC, hiring 49ers TE coach Ryan Fleury. Seattle is also adding former Ravens DC Zach Orr as their ILB coach.

More coordinator hires: Browns DC Mike Rutenberg, Raiders OC Andrew Janacko, and Raiders DC Rob Leonard—plus, the Cardinals retained DC Nick Rallis under new HC Mike LaFleur.

Additional hires:

OT Rob Havenstein retired after an 11-year career with the Rams that started when the franchise was still in St. Louis.

Jaguars star Travis Hunter is expected to play primarily on defense in 2026, mixing in part-time as a WR—in a switch up of how he was used as a rookie.

Patriots OT Will Campbell said he played with a torn ligament in his knee this season, adding that it wasn’t an excuse. HC Mike Vrabel made clear that they have no plans to move Campbell off the left tackle position.

The NFL won a ruling on the NFLPA report cards on things like facility conditions cannot be made public. The NFLPA says they will still do the surveys.

The Texans announced a new team headquarters and training complex.

President Trump pardoned five former NFL players for various crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.

⛷️ 2026 Winter Olympics medal count: Norway leads the way, with the United States in third ahead of Sunday’s Closing Ceremony.

👍 Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss won his court case and is eligible to play college football in 2026.

🏁 Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 to begin the NASCAR season.

⚾️ MLB moves: SP Justin Verlander returned to his former Tigers team on a one-year deal, and the Padres signed OF Nick Castellanos after he was released by the Phillies.