Zach Sieler Signs Million-Dollar Extension with the Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins and defensive tackle Zach Sieler have reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension, according to his agents. This agreement makes Sieler the team’s highest-paid defensive player. The extension could reach $67.75 million, with $44 million guaranteed. The average annual value of the contract, which amounts to $22.5 million, represents more than double his previous salary. Sieler had signed a three-year, $30 million extension in the summer of 2023. He has achieved consecutive seasons with 10 sacks for the Dolphins. Previously, he was in the number 29 position among the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL in terms of average annual value. Although Sieler missed the voluntary offseason practices, he actively participated in the mandatory minicamp and the first ten days of training camp. As team captain, Sieler stated that, while a new contract was important to him, so was being on the field with his teammates.Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised Sieler for his continued commitment, even during contract negotiations. McDaniel highlighted that Sieler’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, especially in the team’s attempt to re-establish a culture of accountability.Everyone is human. They can handle things however they want. That’s how I choose to handle it, but I hope the message I convey is that, at the end of the day, we’re here to play football.
Zach Sieler
Sieler, who began his career as a walk-on at Ferris State, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. He was claimed by the Dolphins the day after being released by the Ravens. After recording nine sacks in his first three seasons in Miami, Sieler has led the Dolphins in sacks with 10 in each of the last two seasons. Since the start of the 2023 season, only Nnamdi Madubuike has recorded more quarterback hits than Sieler’s 41.I think you are defined by your actions, especially in life. I am very aware that all players have a choice in what they do day in and day out, specifically with Zach, and his actions speak, and I think his teammates recognize a lot how Zach Sieler plays football and contributes to the team every day. And I think Zach has a team vision that I share and understands that, as a leader, he is trying to show the guys how he wants his teammates to play football and I get excited every time I see Zach Sieler.
Mike McDaniel
