Miami Dolphins reward Zach Sieler with new contract

AI-assisted summary Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler signed a three-year contract extension worth up to $67.75 million.

The deal includes $44 million in guaranteed money and comes after Sieler was named the Dolphins' 2024 MVP.

The 29-year-old has twice recorded 10 sacks in a season, a feat no other Dolphins defensive tackle has accomplished.

MIAMI GARDENS The Miami Dolphins and standout defensive tackle Zach Sieler have agreed to a new three-year contract extension.

It's a deal worth up to $67.75 million, including $44 million guaranteed, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Sieler, 29, has 30 sacks in 85 games with the Dolphins.

Sieler is one of the best waiver claims in Dolphins history.

"The heartbeat of our defense," Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said of Sieler.

Sieler is powerful and quick and relentless.

His motor has always been non-stop.

Coach Mike McDaniel says the players noticed Sieler practiced without a contract in place.

McDaniel says he and Sieler share a vision for the team.

Miami Dolphins and team MVP Zach Sieler agree to new contract Sieler was the MVP of the Dolphins in 2024, an especially impressive achievement on a roster that also featured Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, Jalen Ramsey and Jevon Holland.

He continues to find ways to elevate his game which is why hes such an important part of what we do from a football team perspective and in particular, defensively," coach Mike McDaniel said, when Sieler was named MVP.

Sieler was once a seventh-round pick from Ferris State.

And now he's a key captain of the Dolphins.

No Miami Dolphins defensive tackle has ever had more than 10 sacks in a season.

Zach Sieler has had 10 twice.

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