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Grade Miami Dolphins sign T Marques Cox
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Dolphins add depth at tackle with a low-risk roster move. Multiple outlets report Cox signing alongside RB Carlos Washington Jr. Cox previously appeared on Denver's transaction wire, indicating available talent. Signing coincides with Miami's injury concerns at offensive line and running back. Expect Cox to compete for backup/special teams reps rather than start immediately.
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Miami's signing of tackle Marques Cox for $885K on a one-year deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a pragmatic depth move that delivers modest value without meaningful financial risk. At that price point, Cox represents a replacement-level offensive line option, the kind of low-cost veteran fill that allows a rebuilding roster to address positional redundancy without tying up cap space or long-term commitment. The one-year, fully unguaranteed structure gives Miami complete roster flexibility heading into the regular season; if Cox doesn't stick, there's no dead-cap bleeding. The real story here isn't the individual contract—it's the signal: with the Dolphins sitting at 7-10 and chasing relevance in a crowded AFC East, this is classic offseason roster churn, swapping bodies rather than chasing star talent. Cox's minimal AAV sits well below starter compensation, which accurately reflects a developmental or rotational role. This deal won't move the needle on Miami's cap situation, and it won't fill a franchise need, but it costs almost nothing to find out whether he can contribute to an offensive line that needs depth. In the context of a suboptimal 2025 campaign and reset mentality, it's the sort of low-downside flyer Miami should be making.
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- 1 year
- Total Value
- $885K
- AAV
- $885K
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The Miami Dolphins signed Marques Cox (T) on May 21, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NFL move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment C-.
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