Dolphins reach extension with DT Zach Sieler, make him their highest-paid defensive player

49ersReleased WR Marquez Callaway.Signed WR Robbie Chosen.BrownsClaimed OT Kilian Zierer off waivers from the Falcons.Waived RB Troy Hairston and WR Winston Wright.CardinalsPlaced OT Valentin Senn on injured reserve.ColtsReleased DB David Long from injured reserve with a settlement.CowboysOT Matt Waletzko reverted to injured reserve.DolphinsActivated DB Ifeatu Melifonwu.Signed T Germain Ifedi.Waived QB Brett Gabbert.EaglesSigned LS Christian Johnstone.Waived DB B.J. Mayes.JaguarsPlaced OT Dennis Daley on the retired list.Signed DB Levi Wallace.Waived DB Aydan White.JetsDB Jaylin Simpson reverted to injured reserve.LionsActivated T Taylor Decker.PanthersSigned LB Krys Barnes.Waived LB Tuasivi Nomura.RaidersSigned WR Kawaan Baker and TE Albert Okwuegbunam.Waived TE Pat Conroy and WR Kyle Philips.RavensSigned RB D’Ernest Johnson.Waived G Ozzie Hutchinson.TitansSigned DT Josiah Bronson and G Arlington Hambright.Waived WR Ramel Keyton and DT Devonte O’Malley....

The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Zach Sieler to a three-year extension worth up to $67.75 million, with $44 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive player on the team. A seventh-round pick in 2018, Sieler has been a standout since becoming a starter in 2022, contributing to the Dolphins' top-10 scoring defense, despite recent roster changes and a missed playoff appearance last season. Want More Context? 🔎

Zach Sieler has secured a three-year, $67.75 million extension with the Dolphins, including $44 million guaranteed, extending his contract through 2029. A former seventh-round pick in 2018, Sieler has emerged as a key player, recording 30 sacks and 306 tackles over his tenure with Miami, including two consecutive seasons with 10 sacks each. Want More Context? 🔎