diff --git a/storageprovider/deal_assigner.go b/storageprovider/deal_assigner.go
index e99735ca..7ea30828 100644
--- a/storageprovider/deal_assigner.go
+++ b/storageprovider/deal_assigner.go
@@ -281,6 +281,9 @@ func (ps *dealAssigner) ReleaseDeals(ctx context.Context, miner address.Address,
 			if err != nil {
 				return fmt.Errorf("failed to get deal %d for miner %s: %w", dealID, miner.String(), err)
 			}
+			if deal.State == storagemarket.StorageDealExpired {
+				continue
+			}
 			if err := canBeRelease(deal); err != nil {
 				return err
 			}