Dolphins Shock NFL: Zach Sieler’s New Contract Sets Unseen Defensive Benchmark—What This Means for the Team’s Future!

Sieler, who was a former walk-on player at Division II Ferris State, was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He was released by the team a year later, though, and the Dolphins picked him up off waivers during the 2019 campaign. He’s been in Miami ever since.

The Miami Dolphins have locked down Zach Sieler and made him their highest-paid defensive player.AdvertisementAdvertisement

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“[Sieler is] the heartbeat of our defense,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said, via the Palm Beach Post.

No kidding—Zach Sieler just flipped the Miami Dolphins’ defensive script with a massive cash infusion that makes him the highest-paid defender in their ranks. On Sunday, his agents dropped the bombshell: a hefty three-year extension worth .75 million, turbocharging his yearly earnings to .5 million—more than double his previous take—and securing a jaw-dropping million guaranteed. This isn’t just a contract; it’s a testament to how far Sieler’s come—from a Division II walk-on at Ferris State, getting drafted and then waived by the Ravens, to becoming the heartbeat of Miami’s defensive front. The 29-year-old captain has exploded onto the scene, posting back-to-back 10-sack seasons and becoming a cornerstone for a Dolphins team desperate to turn its fortunes around. It’s a big move that signals the franchise’s commitment to building around homegrown grit and game-changing talent as they look ahead to a new NFL campaign. LEARN MORE