The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins have released Amendola.

Diehards Line:As CBSSports.com recently noted, Amendola led the Dolphins in receptions (59), targets (79) and receiving yards (575) in the first season of a two-year, $12 million contract, but his release will clear up $6 million in cap space to help the front office kick off a rebuild under the new coaching staff. The 33-year-old slot specialist seemingly would be more valuable to a team that has a real chance to compete in 2019. Potential landing spots for Amendola include obvious reunions with Bill Belichick in New England and Adam Gase in New York.