The Facts: The Dolphins have made a move to free up some money before the start of the new league year next week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Miami has restructured receiver Hill‘s contract to save the team $18 million against the cap.
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To do it, the Dolphins converted Hill’s $10 million roster bonus and $16 million salary into a $24.835 million bonus and a $1.165 million salary. Hill was traded from the Chiefs to the Dolphins last March and signed a four-year contract extension worth a reported $120 million with $72.2 million guaranteed. In his first season with Miami, Hill set new career highs with 119 catches and 1,710 yards. He also had seven receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown.