With the Miami Dolphins struggling to get production from the tight end position in 2023, general manager Chris Grier added two in free agency, including Jody Fortson.
Fortson, 28, joined the Dolphins on a one-year deal worth $1.23 million after spending the last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and winning three Super Bowls.
According to Over the Cap, Fortson will receive a $1 million base salary ($400,000 guaranteed). The contract includes a $25,000 signing bonus and $200,000 in per-game roster bonuses. His cap hit for the 2024 season is $1.03 million.
If Miami were to release Fortson before the season begins, the team would save $600,000 while incurring a dead-cap hit of $425,000.
Durham Smythe was really the only tight end who did much of anything last year, so if Fortson stays healthy, he has as good of a chance as anyone to compete for opportunities this year.
