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The Dolphins have applied the transition tag to Vernon, the Sun Sentinel reports.

The Dolphins have applied the transition tag to Vernon, the Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

The designation assures Vernon at least $12.73 million for the coming season, though other teams can still negotiate with the talented 25-year-old pass-rusher once free agency opens. In the event that Vernon inks a long-term deal with another team, the Dolphins would have the right to match the offer. The defensive end is coming off a 2015 season in which he recorded 61 tackles and 7.5 sacks.

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