The Miami Dolphins are looking to streamline their roster ahead of the 2025 season and have made a significant decision to part ways with a running back who, just a couple of seasons ago, scored 18 touchdowns and played a key role in easing the rushing burden on Tua Tagovailoa.
According to Ari Meirov, the Dolphins have released Raheem Mostert, who struggled in 2024 due to injury and managed only two touchdowns—one of his worst statistical seasons in several categories.
By moving on from Mostert, Miami clears $2.9 million in cap space, which could be used to acquire another player to support Tagovailoa next NFL season. Mostert originally joined the Dolphins in 2022, aiming to be a key piece in the team’s push for a Super Bowl.
With Mostert’s departure, the Dolphins might be signaling their intention to make room for a new star running back who can shake things up in a unit that generated 1,795 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. De’Von Achane was the standout among the running backs, contributing a total of 907 yards.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Tua Tagovailoa #1 and Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins look on after a game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
What was Mostert’s salary with the Dolphins?
Had he continued with the Dolphins for one more season, he was due a payment of $4 million. Mostert had signed an extension in 2024, and last season he received a paycheck of $3.4 million. To date, he has amassed a total of $20,344,529 in career earnings since 2015.
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Mostert’s experience will help him find a team
Mostert is a 10-year NFL veteran, having debuted in 2015 with the Dolphins, Ravens, and Browns. However, it wasn’t until 2016 that he found his home in San Francisco, where he played in a Super Bowl and set several personal records, most of which were surpassed in 2023 with Miami.
