Dolphins Bring Back A.J. Green, Lose Bradley Chubb to Bills

Miami re-signs cornerback but sees star edge rusher join AFC East rival

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Miami Dolphins have made several moves at the start of the 2026 NFL league year, including re-signing cornerback A.J. Green III and releasing linebacker Bradley Chubb, who has signed a lucrative deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Why it matters

The Dolphins are looking to build on a strong 2025 season and keep their defensive core intact, but the loss of Chubb to a division rival is a significant blow as they try to compete in the AFC East.

The details

The Dolphins officially announced the re-signing of cornerback A.J. Green III, who joined the team midway through the 2025 season. Green has played for several teams in his five-year career and provides depth in the secondary. Meanwhile, the Dolphins released linebacker Bradley Chubb, who has now signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with $29 million guaranteed with the Buffalo Bills.

  • The 2026 NFL league year began at 4 p.m. Eastern on March 11, 2026.
  • The Dolphins announced the re-signing of A.J. Green III immediately after the start of the new league year.
  • The Dolphins announced the release of Bradley Chubb, with a post-June 1 designation, on March 11, 2026.

The players

A.J. Green III

A cornerback who joined the Dolphins midway through the 2025 season after being signed off the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. Green has played for several teams in his five-year career.

Bradley Chubb

A former Dolphins linebacker who has now signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, a division rival of the Dolphins.

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What they’re saying

“The deal with Buffalo is a three-year contract for $43.5 million with $29 million guaranteed, according to Schefter. The contract includes bonuses that could make the deal worth up to $52.5 million.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

The Dolphins will look to fill the void left by Chubb's departure as they prepare for the 2026 season and aim to compete in the AFC East.

The takeaway

The Dolphins have made some key moves at the start of free agency, re-signing a valuable cornerback in A.J. Green III but losing a star edge rusher in Bradley Chubb to a division rival in the Buffalo Bills. This highlights the challenges the Dolphins face in maintaining their defensive core as they look to build on their success from the previous season.