If you’re an NFL veteran on the wrong side of 30 with a big cap number but without a clean bill of health, you might not want to answer your phone this week.
According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have released cornerback Cortland Finnegan.
Finnegan played just 12 games last year because of injuries, and was due $5.475 million this season, making it an easy call for the Dolphins.
The 31-year-old Finnegan may not be quite ready for the wake, but his big-earning days are certainly behind him.
The Dolphins have cleared out a number of veteran contracts lately for cap purposes. Wide receivers Brian Hartline and Brandon Gibson got it last week, and more moves could be on the way.
