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The Miami Dolphins have lost defensive tackle Zach Sieler for the rest of the season due to an injury.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Sieler ruptured his biceps and will undergo season-ending surgery. The injury happened on the first play of Sunday's Dolphins game against the Detroit Lions.
Sieler played the entire game with the injury and finished with one tackle and one tackle for loss. He is expected to have five to six months to recover from the ruptured biceps.
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Sieler has been with the Dolphins since 2019. Through eight games this year, Sieler has registered 24 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, and five quarterback hits.
Since joining the Dolphins, Sieler has been an anchor for the defensive line. He had back-to-back 10-sack seasons in 2023 and 2024 and posted 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks last year.
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Had Sieler not suffered the season-ending injury, there's a chance the Dolphins could have traded him. In October, Sieler was asked if he had thought about being traded ahead of the deadline.
"No, I haven't. I know people say rumors or talk whatever this time of year, but I'm here focused playing games here, win as a Dolphin, man," he said. " And we're doing a great thing. I'm excited for this next week coming up and coming off the bye ready to roll."
Zach Sieler Loves Playing for the Dolphins
Sieler was also asked if he would rather remain in Miami or play for a Super Bowl contender. He said that he wants to stay with the Dolphins and help turn things around.
"I love it here. I've been here for how long? I want to win here as a Dolphin," he said. I think (Jeff) Hafley, (Jon-Eric Sullivan) have done an amazing job here. I'm excited to see this team growing and where we're going, and get some wins."
Sieler began his NFL career in 2018, when the Baltimore Ravens selected him in the seventh round of the draft out of Ferris State. He played in six games in nearly two seasons in Baltimore before Miami claimed him off waivers late in the 2019 season.
Not having Sieler is a big blow to the Dolphins, who are struggling this year. Miami is currently 1-7, with its only win being against the New York Jets. The Dolphins haven't reached the playoffs since 2023 and haven't won a playoff game since 2000.
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