The Miami Dolphins placed the transition tag on tight end Charles Clay on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That means he will be suiting up for the Dolphins in 2015 regardless of what happens from here. That's the good news.
The bad news is unless the Dolphins get a long-term deal done with him, he will make $7.071 million for the 2015 season.
That's not necessarily a bad thing; that's right around Clay's ballpark as a top-10 tight end. Also, the Dolphins may want to get a closer look at Clay. He had a breakout campaign in 2013, but came back down to earth a bit in 2014 with 11 fewer receptions, 154 fewer receiving yards and three fewer touchdowns.
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