Dolphins have had difficult decision making in coming days, says coach-manager

New coach plus new general manager could equate to a ton of roster turnover for the Miami Dolphins this month. First-year coach Brian Flores and general manager Chris Grier said last week they expected many difficult decisions in the coming days.

Three of the team's highest-paid players on the 2019 books, defensive end Robert Quinn, wide receiver DeVante Parker and quarterback Ryan Tannehill, are reportedly at risk of being released if the Dolphins don't find takers via trade, according to the Miami Herald. Quinn turns 29 in May and had 6.5 sacks in 2018, his only season in Miami after being acquired from the Los Angeles Rams last year. He has 69 sacks in eight NFL seasons and would likely draw significant interest.

His scheduled $11.9 million salaries is prohibitive for the Dolphins, who would realize $12 million in cap savings with no dead money if released. Parker's fifth-year option was picked up but the Dolphins could recoup $9.38 million if they rescind it.

Tannehill's contract is problematic in that his $26.6 million caps hit is unwieldy and recent injuries mean many teams will view him as a risky investment. He had a 5-6 record in 11 games (all starts) with the Dolphins last season.