It was in February 2024 that Raheem Mostert was at an all-time high in his professional career. He had just participated in his first Pro Bowl, after his ninth NFL season, and was coming off a year in which he led the NFL in touchdowns (21) and rushing touchdowns (18), in addition to having a career-best 1,012 rushing yards.
What a difference one year can make. On Friday, the Miami Dolphins released Mostert after three seasons with the team, giving the running back an unpleasant gift on Valentine’s Day. Mostert had signed a two-year extension prior to the 2023 season and then signed a restructured extension before the 2024 season that ran through 2025. The release will cost the Dolphins $1 million in dead cap salary for the 2025 season, as opposed to keeping Mostert on the roster resulting in a cap hit of over $4 million.
