As of yesterday the Miami Herald is reporting that linebacker Koa Misi will be retained for the 2016 with a new contract.
It’s unclear at present if it will be restructure or pay cut. Either way his $4.9 mill contract will be lowered while still retaining his services.
The defensive end turned linebacker has proven when healthy he can contribute in run defense and leadership, but his history of inconsistency due to injury made his large contract demand Miami cut him or restructure the contract.
It’s good news that Miami wins on several fronts: they maintain a known commodity for a thin squad, have one less player to acquire if he were simply cut, give more flexibility going into Free Agency and get Misi at a lower his salary. It doesn’t take the best sportsbooks to figure it’s a win all around.
So far this regime seems to be make sound moves…let’s hope it continues! Go Fins!!!