The Dolphins are releasing veteran edge Bradley Chubb

[darthseinfeld]

Clowney costs probably a third of what Chubb would.

And their 2025 stats were nearly identical, despite the fact that Clowney played in 4 fewer games.

Return on investment. And lack thereof.

Chubb has 19.5 sacks in 2023 and 2025 (missed 2024). And I dont think he would cost that much. Neither will Clowney. We can easily have both. And I think that would excellent. Two vet rushers to go with the up and coming Ezeiruaku.

I think combine Clowney/Chubb contracts would come in under 25m per year total. I think thats great value for a combo of guys that are both bankable for 6-10 sacks

 

[KingCorcoran]

Somehow they always are

They don’t do all that well with free agents. Barkley was a no brainer. Baun was like a winning lottery ticket. They were as surprised as anyone. Most free agents they sign have limited impact. Give them credit for continuing to try, though.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I definitely want to draft at least one, preferably more.

I dont think retaining Clowney and signing Chubb takes DE off the menu at all. Both would be short term, and DE's tend to be unproductive year 1. Your 4th DE typically gets a solid diet of snaps, and that probably where you want a rookie DE starting at on a winning team

 

[Plankton]

I was a huge Chubb supporter when he was in the draft. He's a terrific player, and produces (averages 9.1 sacks for a 17 game schedule average) but is not on the field enough. Has been dinged most of his career. For a one year deal, I'm down. Beyond that, I'd have some reservations.

 

[atlantacowboy]

He would be a great piece to put opposite Clowney on a 1 year deal.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Bingo! I'm not sure fans understand how strong a season that Clowney had. He played in 13 games and started only 6, but finished the season with 9 sacks. Not to mention he's a damn good run defender and an excellent locker room player.

It's no wonder he was the first player Stephen Jones called out for a new contract after the season.

$5.7MAvg. Annual Salary

Market Value​

• 1 years, $5,711,599
• Avg. Salary: $5,711,599
• NFL Rank: 390

Current Contract​

• Free Agent: 2026
• Avg. Salary: $3,450,000

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/statistics/_/id/14410/jadeveon-clowney

A lot of that production came last game though I don’t know wth Giants were doing.

 

[Stash]

You can get both, they can create 50 million just with a restructure of Dak and lamb’s contracts

I’m not about to overpay for Chubb.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Chubb/clowney/EZ/1st round pick/Houston would be excellent edge depth and could make the DL be a legitimate strength.

Bringing in Chubb could also give you some draft flexibility if you didn’t want to use a 1st round pick on an edge player.

 

[Stash]

Chubb has 19.5 sacks in 2023 and 2025 (missed 2024). And I dont think he would cost that much. Neither will Clowney. We can easily have both. And I think that would excellent. Two vet rushers to go with the up and coming Ezeiruaku.

I think combine Clowney/Chubb contracts would come in under 25m per year total. I think thats great value for a combo of guys that are both bankable for 6-10 sacks

Clowney at $7 million is definitely great value.

 

[Stash]

I dont think retaining Clowney and signing Chubb takes DE off the menu at all. Both would be short term, and DE's tend to be unproductive year 1. Your 4th DE typically gets a solid diet of snaps, and that probably where you want a rookie DE starting at on a winning team

I’d have to see Chubb’s asking price.

I think he’s asking for in excess of $15 million a year and I don’t think the current version is worth that anymore.

 

[gtb1943]

I would go with a one year deal with Chubb if he wants too much. Ten million or so per year is about the limit.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I’m not about to overpay for Chubb.

I doubt you would have to. Chubb probably gets 13-15 million per for 2 years. Thats very reasonable for his production

 

[darthseinfeld]

Clowney at $7 million is definitely great value.

Clowney is probably going to cost more like 9. Dont go by Sportstac projections. They are trash. Even 9-11 for Clowney is good value

 

[darthseinfeld]

I’d have to see Chubb’s asking price.

I think he’s asking for in excess of $15 million a year and I don’t think the current version is worth that anymore.

Typical starting DE's run 20m. 15m is great value for Chubb

 

[Stash]

I doubt you would have to. Chubb probably gets 13-15 million per for 2 years. Thats very reasonable for his production

Disagree.

He’s worth $10 million at most at this point.

 

[Stash]

Typical starting DE's run 20m. 15m is great value for Chubb

I’m not about to pay $15 million for 8.5 sacks.

Hard pass.

 

[John813]

Dolphins defense was terrible to start the year, but they rebounded to a solid bunch.

Chubb is who he is. Solid 2 way edge that has injury concerns.

Wouldn't mind him as an option, but only on a team friendly deal/incentives tied to health for guarantees

 

[ShiningStar]

you know what this means?

we need a group of us to demand we sign every FA because other teams players are better than ours even tho we draft hof'ers im a bit on the tired side, but come on posters, lets steam roll this. we need this guy.

 

[Risen Star]

 

[darthseinfeld]

I’m not about to pay $15 million for 8.5 sacks.

Hard pass.

15 million is cheap for 8.5 sacks