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.