Dolphins to shockingly cut ties with Pro Bowl RB Raheem Mostert after two seasons

After three seasons in Miami, the Dolphins have decided to release veteran running back Raheem Mostert, saving $2 million in cap space.

Dolphins to shockingly cut ties with Pro Bowl RB Raheem Mostert after two seasons

Miami Dolphins release Raheem Mostert (Image via IMAGO)

There were bound to be some casualties in the Miami Dolphins roster after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. And the biggest name that will no longer be at South Beach is Raheem Mostert.

Mostert’s agent, Brett Tessler, broke the news of his client being released by the Dolphins on Friday. Tessler thanked the Dolphins for their patronage and wished them luck at finding a younger replacement.

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Looks like my client Raheem Mostert will be playing elsewhere next season. Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere.

Brett Tessler wrote on X

Why did the Miami Dolphins release Raheem Mostert?

Mostert was a journeyman before landing in Miami back in 2022 and signed a two-year $5.6 million extension during the 2023 off-season. His career caught a second wind after the new deal, as he recorded 209 carries for 1,012 (his first 1,000-yard haul) and 18 rushing touchdowns (most in the league that season).

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Dolphins to shockingly cut ties with Pro Bowl RB Raheem Mostert after two seasons
Raheem Mostert with Tyreek Hill (Image via IMAGO)

He was tipped to have a similar season despite being on the wrong side of thirty, around the time running backs tend to decline. Injuries didn’t help either. On the opening day, a blow to the chest left him unable to continue, forcing him to miss three games.

As a result, Mostert took a nosedive in 2024, logging just 85 carries for 278 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and scoring two rushing touchdowns in 13 games.

Now this wasn’t the only reason that might have played a part in Mostert’s release. He failed to adapt to the changes after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit his head and ended up in concussion protocol. The constant changes under center limited the chances of running the ball on the ground.

Mostert caught 19 passes (which is not even close to the most catches he recorded in a season), but he dropped and lost the ball on a few occasions. Most notably against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 and against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.

The Dolphins will benefit from Mostert’s release. They were $15 million over the cap, and he was slated to earn $4.1 million in 2025. So, they will save around $2.9 million in cap space.

The Dolphins don’t need to look further to replace Mostert. They already took steps to cover the running back slot. While he struggled, second-year rusher De’Von Achane carried the majority of the load, recording 203 carries for 907 yards and 6 touchdowns from just five starts (six total appearances).

General manager Chris Grier was prepared for such a situation. He drafted Tennessee graduate Jaylen Wright in the fourth round last season. Wright can easily share snaps with Achane.

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