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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Is Dolphins DT Zach Sieler participating in mandatory minicamp?
On a Miami Dolphins team looking for leadership on the first day of mandatory minicamp, defensive tackle and 2024 captain Zach Sieler was in attendance. Not reporting—and to no shock—was soon-to-be former captain and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Tight end Jonnu Smith didn't report either. Ramsey has requested a trade and Smith is reportedly seeking a reworked contract, but supposedly prefers to stay in Miami. Sieler however was present and participated in practice to some extent. 'Zach Sieler, he's been in the building every single day during the offseason program. You will see him on the field doing some stuff. The length? Well, you'll just have to hold your breath and see, and you will not see Jonnu on the field today or this week," Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday. The longest currently tenured Dolphins' defensive player, Sieler has been with Miami since he was claimed off waivers in 2018 from the Baltimore Ravens. A seventh-round pick, Sieler has put together two consecutive outstanding seasons and reports have indicated he too could be in line for contract conversations. Sieler signed a three-year extension heading into the 2023 season worth $30.75M and is set to earn a 2025 base salary of $7.32M while carrying a cap hit for the Dolphins of $12.48M. Sieler is the 20th highest-paid defensive tackle in terms of average annual salary entering 2025, yet has done something no other player at his position accomplished last season. Sieler was the only interior defensive lineman with 10-plus sacks in each of the last two seasons. Remarkably with Sieler, his quantum leap in statistical production came after his extension. Sieler is also one of just two players and the only interior defensive lineman since 2000 to record consecutive seasons with double-digit sacks as well as tackles for loss, to go along with an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. The other is 2025 NFL Hall of Fame inductee, Jared Allen. Having 10 sacks heading into 2025, Sieler is right in the middle of his prime and is truly one of the most under-appreciated players in the NFL. The 2024 Dan Marino MVP voted on by local media, Sieler was second among defensive tackles in sacks last season, one behind the Seattle Seahawks' Leonard Williams. It's been a decade since a Dolphins player had consecutive 10-plus sacks seasons, the last being 2016-2017 from Cameron Wake. Additionally, he is just one of a pair of Dolphins this century to have 10-plus sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery in consecutive seasons. The other being Hall of Famer Jason Taylor from 2006-2007. It is understandable how Sieler, through his agent Drew Rosenhaus, could desire a spike in salary. Sieler was one of just two players in the entire league last season with at least 10 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Sieler joined Denver Broncos Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro Nik Bonitto in that distinction. If there was anyone on the team who deserves a salary spike, Sieler has already made the case and he is doing right by the team and his teammates by showing up to minicamp. Sieler's leadership and production are the perfect mentor to a trio of Dolphins defensive tackle rookies, including first-round pick Kenneth Grant. That combination could be a formula too valuable for the Dolphins to let walk out the door. His presence at minicamp is an excellent sign, and if the sides could rework his previous extension, Sieler is the type of foundational player that should be retained.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Zach Sieler will attend Dolphins' minicamp, may not fully participate
Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler hasn't been spotted on the practice field during Organized Team Activities, leading to speculation that he could hold out for a new contract. But Sieler is in attendance for the first day of the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed today that Sieler is there and has been in the building if not on the practice field throughout OTAs. McDaniel indicated that Sieler might not be on the field for long during minicamp practices, which could indicate that he's being careful not to do anything that could result in an injury before he gets a new contract. 'Zach Sieler has been in the building every single day during the offseason program. You will see him on the field doing some stuff. The length? Hold your breath and see,' McDaniel said. The 29-year-old Sieler has two years left on his contract and is set to make about $8 million a year. Last year, Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier said it was 'bullshit' that Sieler wasn't selected to the Pro Bowl. Now we'll see whether Grier is willing to pay Sieler like a Pro Bowler.
