The Dolphins are committed to having Ryan Tannehill serve as their starter next year. However, they have not ruled out the possibility of retaining Jay Cutler as his backup, two sources with knowledge of the situation tell Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. 
Of course, there’s no guarantee that Cutler wants to return for another NFL season, whether its as a backup or a starter. Before Tannehill’s injury, Cutler had planned to serve as a color commentator for the NFL on FOX. The 34-year-old (35 in April) may want to pivot back to the broadcast booth, particularly if he’s being offered backup QB money that is roughly in line with what he’d make on TV. This year, the Dolphins paid him $10MM — significantly more than he was going to make as an analyst.
Jackson posits that Cutler would want a deal that matches or tops Nick Foles‘ two-year, $11MM pact with the Eagles if he were to serve as a backup. A salary of ~$6MM per year would be on the high side for a No. 2 QB and Matt Moore could instead be re-signed for significantly less.
Ultimately, Cutler’s performance in the final two games of the season weigh heavily on his future in Miami. He’s produced better work at times down the stretch than he did during a rough start, but the 12th-year passer’s still put together an inconsistent campaign. Cutler’s best game came in Week 14, when he threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns in a home upset of the Patriots. The Dolphins are 6-6 in his starts.
Cutler also has encountered injury trouble that could play a role in his decision to pursue a 13th season. He spent time in concussion protocol and suffered a rib injury. Both maladies induced one-game absences.
This is total nonsense. He’s not coming back. Not at $10mil, not at $6mil, not at all. Just stop. He’s TERRIBLE.
He is not good
I can’t see it. He was barely convinced to come back this year and that was for a guaranteed starting gig. His performance isn’t terrible, but it’s certainly backup level at this point and Cutler does not give the vibe of someone who has interest in that.
Well, knowing the possibility that Tannehill’s knee can no longer handle the pounds of the NFL, Cutler might hang around knowing his chance to start again is very possible. Stay tuned……
18TD to 14INT. That says it all.
Jay Cutler to the Broncos. Big win for Elway and company
Broncos? Bring back Tebow
Cmon please dont let this be anywhere near true. Hes not the reason for our garbage this year but sure has a big part