The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert. The Dolphins announced on Friday that they have released Mostert while also parting ways with tight end Durham Smythe and cornerback Kendall Fuller.
The moves will bring the Dolphins some breathing space against the salary cap. By moving from these three players, the franchise is expected to save close to $14 million.
Mostert joined the Dolphins ahead of the 2022 season and immediately put up his best season as a pro by rushing for 891 yards and three touchdowns. He followed that up with a Pro Bowl campaign in 2023, in which he had 1,012 yards on the ground and league-leading 18 touchdowns.
However, Mostert’s production took a sharp decline last season. Injuries and inconsistency caused him to lose his starting job and he ended up only rushing for 278 yards and two touchdowns.
“Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere,” Mostert’s agent Brett Tessler said in a statement.
By moving on from Mostert, the Dolphins will enter the 2025 season with De’Von Achane and second-year player Jaylen Wright as their leading backs. Achane had 1,499 yards and 12 touchdowns from scrimmage last season while Wright contributed with 249 rushing yards in a backup role.
