MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) chats with a teammate at half time during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Miami Dolphins announced Friday that they released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah in a move that will clear up $13.7 million in cap space.
Ogbah, who signed with the Dolphins in 2020, was two seasons into a four-year extension worth $65 million. He spent four seasons with the Dolphins, recording 24 sacks, one interception, 19 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 27 starts.
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He led the team in sacks in 2021, but his 2022 campaign was cut short because of a season-ending triceps injury.
Ogbah appeared in 15 games last season with just one start. He had five sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
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