March 7, 2026, 10:20 a.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins are doing a full-scale turnover of their organization, which started with their general manager and head coach and has moved to the roster, with some of the team’s top players getting cut.
On Friday, fullback and captain Alec Ingold was added to the list of Dolphins who have been released already this offseason, as Miami looks to get younger and save money for 2026 and beyond.
After news broke of the release, Ingold took to social media to share a heartfelt message with the fan base that he played in front of for the last four years.
“Thank you, Miami,” Ingold wrote. “From the moment we arrived, you welcomed me and my family with open arms. I’m grateful for the fans, the community, my teammates, coaches and support staff who made our time here purposeful.
“The support never went unnoticed. I hope our work on the field and off gave back a fraction of what y’all gave us. This chapter may be ending, but the appreciation and respect will always remain.”
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Ingold is a class act, and that was apparent the entire time he was with the Dolphins. Not only was he making an impact on the field and in the locker room, but his work off the field was also just as important, and it resulted in three Walter Payton Man of the Year nominations.
While Miami may be younger and in a slightly better cap situation after moving on from Ingold, they’ll have to find someone to fill the role that he provided as a leader and mentor for many players in that locker room.
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