Losing Bradley Chubb was not unexpected. His joining the rival Buffalo Bills, however, was. The Dolphins will now face him twice a year. Sadly, losing Chubb to the Bills isn't as bad as interim GM Champ Kelly's decision not to trade him, even with offers on the table at the 2025 trade deadline.
Chubb followed a path that others in the Dolphins' history have. Jason Taylor joined the Jets, and Bryan Cox did as well. Few ever take the Zach Thomas route and turn down a job because of what that team was. Thomas joined the Cowboys after his release by the Dolphins, turning down an offer from Bill Belichick.